2027: Tinubu’ll Lose Before 4pm If Election Is Credible — Baba-Ahmed

National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, warned that President Bola Tinubu could lose before 4pm on election day if the 2027 presidential election is credible and free. Baba-Ahmed made this assertion while appearing on a Channels Television program, stating that the outcome of the recent Osun State governorship election proved the vulnerability of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) despite its control of various government bodies.

He pointed out that despite not having a broad opposition coalition or coordinated alliance, the APC was comprehensively defeated in Osun. Baba-Ahmed argued that if such a scenario were to occur at a national level, it could lead to Tinubu's defeat. He dismissed claims of an understanding between Tinubu and Governor Ademola Adeleke in the Osun outcome, attributing it to the electorate's ability to defeat the ruling party through the ballot.

Baba-Ahmed criticized the APC for being a "monster eating itself up and eating everybody up," despite its political dominance. He noted that Tinubu has the backing of many governors and a majority in the National Assembly, yet remains uneasy. Baba-Ahamed linked the President's political unease to the current state of the country under his administration, stating that the concentration of political control should typically give the government confidence ahead of an election.

However, he said the strength of the ruling party could become irrelevant in a credible, free, and fair election. Baba-Ahmed predicted Tinubu's loss if such an election were to occur, cautioning against premature commendation of INEC for the 2027 poll. He emphasized that the credibility of the electoral process is crucial not only for determining the election's outcome but also for preserving confidence in Nigeria's democratic system.