Hon. Kolawole Davidson Akinlayo, the member representing Ido/Osi, Moba, and Ilejemeje Federal Constituency of Ekiti State in the House of Representatives, has expressed strong confidence that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will secure a second term in office in 2027.
Speaking with newsmen in Abuja, the All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain praised Tinubu’s leadership, particularly his efforts to revive the economy and address insecurity across the country.
“I am strongly convinced that the President will return in 2027. Nigeria is coming back to life again, and we want continuity,” Akinlayo said.
The lawmaker also addressed concerns about marginalisation claims linked to the distribution of federal appointments among Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. He insisted that all zones have been fairly represented, noting that the North still holds the largest share.
“I think the President has demonstrated equity across all regions—North or South—when it comes to appointments. Those crying foul are simply those who have been left out of the current arrangement,” he added.
On state politics, Akinlayo predicted an unopposed re-election for Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji in 2026, commending the governor for transforming the state into a role model of governance.
On the country’s worsening insecurity, the federal lawmaker called for greater use of technology and a balanced “carrot and stick” approach to tackle the menace effectively.
“The methods we are currently using have not worked well. I would advise the government to invest more in technology. With the right tools, we can monitor and deploy drones to places like the Sambisa forest and beyond. We cannot continue this way—too many lives are being lost and families displaced,” he said.
Lastly, Akinlayo opposed a recent proposal by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to allow political parties to nominate replacements for legislators who die or resign, warning it could spark internal party conflicts.
“Allowing party leaders to handpick replacements without consulting the people would only breed rancour. It undermines internal democracy and the will of the electorate,” he warned.
