CSGG Says CG Musa Not Contesting VP Slot, Warns Against Attempts to Undermine National Power Balance Debate
Abuja – The National Coordinator of the Citizens Support for Good Governance (CSGG), Adeosun Olayinka, has clarified that the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa Gwabin (Rtd.), is not contesting for the position of Vice President and has never made such a declaration.
Olayinka said no organization or political platform had previously raised the issue until recently, when a small group of individuals publicly distanced themselves from what he described as “a non-existent problem,” claiming they were acting to protect the image of General Musa.
He warned that such actions could either be misguided or driven by interests opposed to national balance and political inclusion
According to CSGG, General Musa is only one of several nationally respected figures being mentioned in public discourse as capable of strengthening President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s electoral prospects ahead of the 2027 elections, particularly against opposition candidates such as Atiku Abubakar, Nasiru Elrufai, Peter Obi.
Olayinka noted that Obi’s strongest support base in 2023 came largely from Christian voters, while a significant percentage of Christian votes also went to the PDP and APC.
He explained that if these Christian voting blocs are consolidated under a more balanced Muslim–Christian ticket, alongside the APC’s traditional Muslim support base, President Tinubu would hold a strong electoral advantage capable of displacing both Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi as major opposition contenders.
Olayinka further emphasized that the ongoing conversation is not an internal APC decision but a broader national dialogue centered on equity, inclusivity, and long-term political stability.
He described the emerging debate as potentially one of the most consequential political discussions ahead of 2027, noting that international democratic partners continue to advocate for fairness, justice, and inclusive governance in Nigeria.
“Let us not allow narrow interests to sabotage a necessary national conversation on political balance and healing,” Olayinka stated. “This discussion is bigger than any individual, even though General Musa is frequently mentioned due to his national credibility, and broad acceptance beyond Southern Kaduna.”
He cited the example of Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Hanatu Musawa, who openly articulated regional and ethnic interests where she deliberately said Hausa Fulani and Kanuri must be on the 2027;Tinubu’s ticket, which is generating confusion and mixed political signals, yet her point was made .
In contrast, he said the decision by some Southern Kaduna groups to escalate internal positions to the media was unnecessary and politically risky.
Olayinka also referenced the recent remarks by former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, noting that Dogara’s intervention was not divisive but a tactically balanced appeal for inclusivity and national equilibrium following the Muslim–Muslim presidential ticket of 2023.
CSGG warned that mismanaged narratives could expose valuable national figures to avoidable political risks and distort public perception. The group stressed that General Musa currently occupies a sensitive national leadership space and should not be subjected to politically careless messaging.
The organization further argued that President Tinubu was not ideologically committed to a Muslim–Muslim ticket and recalled past comments suggesting the arrangement negatively impacted national cohesion.
With public opinion now shifting toward greater balance and inclusivity, CSGG urged stakeholders not to derail what it described as a critical opportunity for national reconciliation and democratic maturity.
“What matters is not individual ambition but what best serves national unity, equity, and long-term stability,” Olayinka added.
He reaffirmed CSGG’s commitment, alongside other civic platforms and diaspora partners, to promoting inclusive political reforms that strengthen Nigeria’s federal character, democratic credibility, and sustainable development.
The group pledged to resist any attempt by vested interests to manipulate the national conversation in ways that could undermine unity or unfairly shift blame onto the Tinubu administration.
