The Director-General of the BTO4PBAT support group, Ogbeni Adesuyi Adojutelegan, has dismissed recent claims by former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar regarding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s age, describing the stance as inconsistent.

Adojutelegan argued that the controversy raises questions about consistency and credibility in political discourse, particularly as the country inches closer to the 2027 general elections.

The Director-General of the group recalled that Atiku Abubakar reportedly congratulated Tinubu, who was then the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on his 68th birthday.

According to Adojutelegan, Atiku’s message at the time was clear, as he wished Tinubu a happy 68th birthday and prayed for him to enjoy many more years in good health and strength.

He therefore questioned how Tinubu, who Atiku reportedly described as 68 in 2020, could now be presented as 90 years old only six years later.

Abubakar, who is the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), had in a recent interview with BBC Hausa claimed that Tinubu is 90 years old, vowing to produce evidence in court to substantiate the allegation.

The BTO4PBAT Director-General said political disagreements should not become an excuse for making claims that appear inconsistent with previously documented public statements and urged political actors to demonstrate greater responsibility and consistency when discussing issues of national importance.

Adojutelegan said the 2027 political conversation should focus more on issues that directly affect Nigerians, including economic growth, security, infrastructure, employment, healthcare and improved living standards.

He added that Nigerians were capable of assessing the records of political leaders and making informed decisions based on their performance, policies, competence and vision for the country.

Adojutelegan maintained that Tinubu remained focused on implementing his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, urging political leaders and their supporters to engage in issue-based campaigns as preparations for the 2027 elections gather momentum.

He further reiterated that grassroots mobilisation across wards and polling units in support of Tinubu’s re-election bid will be intensified.