Hadi Sirika Denies Involvement in Opposition Coalition Against Tinubu’s Re-Election Bid

Hadi Sirika Denies Involvement in Opposition Coalition Against Tinubu’s Re-Election Bid

Former Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika has firmly distanced himself from reports linking him to an opposition coalition aimed at challenging President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. Speaking on Channels Television’s Morning Brief on Wednesday, the two-term minister under former President Muhammadu Buhari categorically denied any involvement with the group, stating, “No, I am not,” when asked about his participation. “Yesterday, I was with Chief Bayo Onanuga in the Presidential Villa, and he said I was in the coalition. I told him I was not and never will be. He said he got that from the reports. People can join coalitions; it is democracy.”Sirika’s clarification followed speculation sparked by his visit to the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Tuesday, where he met with presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga. The coalition, led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, announced in July that it had adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its platform for the 2027 elections, aiming to deliver “competent, capable, and compassionate leadership” focused on Nigerian welfare. Notable figures associated with the coalition include Atiku, former Governor Rotimi Amaechi, and former Senate President David Mark, now the ADC’s National Chairman.Addressing questions about whether his visit to Tinubu was an attempt to secure leniency amid ongoing Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) charges, Sirika declined to comment, citing the sensitivity of the matter. “The purpose of the meeting was to officially pay our condolences to the President, who did extremely well after the demise of our leader, President Muhammadu Buhari,” he explained. Since leaving office in 2023, Sirika has been facing trial for alleged corruption and abuse of office, with the EFCC accusing him of awarding multi-billion naira contracts to companies linked to his family, including his daughter, Fatima Sirika, and son-in-law, Jalal Hamma.Sirika reiterated his non-involvement in the opposition coalition, emphasizing his commitment to staying out of such political alignments as the 2027 elections approach.    

Source: Hadi Sirika Denies Involvement in Opposition Coalition Against Tinubu’s Re-Election Bid

 - NigerianEye
Invest in US dollars: https://hashflare.io/r/CF2F6691