A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Barrister Ismael Ahmed, believes that it would be "difficult" for President Bola Tinubu to win the presidency if elections were held today.

During an interview on Seun Okinbaloye's Mic On Podcast, which aired on Monday, December 9, 2024, he highlighted the economic difficulties that have been exacerbated by Tinubu's reform policies as the reason for a potential defeat.

He mentioned the defeat of Kano State in the 2023 presidential elections as a reason for the current administration to be wary.

He expressed uncertainty about the timeline for the full realization of Tinubu's "Renewed Hope Agenda."

The APC chieftain emphasized that the country is facing a "difficult period" and that the focus should be on addressing the economic challenges.

He said: "It will be difficult for Tinubu to win if he goes into an election today.

"It will be a difficult one, it will be a difficult election. He lost Kano state the last time."

Barrister Ismael Ahmed added: "I don't know. I'm not an economist. It is a difficult period. Let's not sugarcoat it, let's not talk about anything else.

"This is a difficult period. The president accepts and admits it that much, we know that much. I'm not a tax or policy expert. I think that is a job for the economic managers of the country. I think they should do that."

It will be difficult for Tinubu to win if he goes into an election today - APC Chieftain Barr. Ismael Ahmed pic.twitter.com/JzI1ck1GIC

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