2027: Tinubu links Makkah pilgrimage to re-election bid

President Bola Tinubu has described his Umrah pilgrimage to Makkah, Saudi Arabia, as a deeply spiritual experience, saying it offers him an opportunity to pray for Nigeria while expressing confidence in his commitment to the country ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Tinubu spoke in a video shared on his X account on Friday after performing the lesser Hajj in the early hours of the day.
The President said he was grateful to Almighty Allah for the opportunity to undertake the pilgrimage, adding that his prayers centred on Nigeria’s peace, unity and prosperity.
“I am grateful to Almighty Allah for the privilege of performing Umrah here in Saudi Arabia,” he said.
“This is a dee...