Ex-Police Affairs Minister Adamu Waziri vows to oust Tinubu administration through democratic means

Former Minister of Police Affairs, Adamu Maina Waziri, has made a bold declaration, stating that he would not hesitate to remove the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu if any democratic means were presently available.

Waziri made the statement during a live interview on Channels Television, where he strongly emphasized his opposition to the current administration and reaffirmed his commitment to democratic principles in seeking change.

“If I have the democratic means to remove this government tomorrow, I would remove this government,” the former minister stated unequivocally.

However, he quickly clarified that such a process does not currently exist, and as such, he is prepared to wait until the next general elections in 2027 to pursue a political change of leadership.

“But I don’t have the democratic means, so I have to wait for two years to do so,” Waziri said. “We are not toppling this government as Bayo Onanuga said. We are going to democratically remove this government.”

Waziri’s comments came in response to recent allegations from the presidency suggesting that certain opposition figures are plotting to destabilize or oust the Tinubu-led government by non-democratic means.

Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga had previously accused elements within the opposition of scheming to unseat the government through unlawful actions.

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Waziri dismissed the accusation as unfounded and politically motivated.

“It is cheap blackmail to say that people are planning to oust the government,” he said. “We are challenging this government through democratic means.”

His remarks have sparked strong reactions across the political spectrum, with some hailing his firm stance on democratic engagement, while others see it as a reflection of growing discontent with the Tinubu administration’s policies and performance.

Waziri, a prominent figure in Nigeria’s political landscape and a member of the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has been an outspoken critic of the current government’s handling of the economy, security, and governance issues.

As Nigeria heads toward the midpoint of President Tinubu’s tenure, political tensions appear to be rising, with opposition leaders signaling readiness to mount a serious challenge at the next electoral opportunity.