2027: Only Atiku can match Tinubu, opposition will die if steps down – Aide

Demola Olarewaju, the Senior Political Assistant to the African Democratic Congress presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, has stated that the momentum of the opposition would die if former vice president Atiku Abubakar were to step down from the presidential race ahead of 2027 elections. In a post on X, Olarewaju insisted that Atiku is the only candidate possessing the capacity to match President Bola Tinubu both locally and internationally.

He emphasized that if Atiku were to withdraw, the opposition's momentum would cease to exist, making an election with the incumbent as a contestant distinct from a transition election. Olarewaju further highlighted that 2027 is not just about Atiku but also about building and sustaining an opposition core post-2027. He underscored that Atiku is the only candidate capable of standing toe-to-toe with Tinubu in the 2027 race.

Olarewaju also reminded everyone that every election is unique and should be prepared for, noting that the 2023 election outcome was influenced by the lack of investment from Buhari in Tinubu's victory, which allowed for communal rigging in many states.