2027: Without Coalition, Tinubu Will ‘Eat Obi Like Biscuits’ – Kenneth Okonkwo
The opposition may struggle to dislodge President Bola Tinubu in 2027 unless rival political forces unite behind a single presidential candidate, former Labour Party chieftain and spokesperson for Atiku Abubakar’s Presidential Campaign, Kenneth Okonkwo, has warned. Okonkwo said a divided opposition would only fragment votes that could otherwise be consolidated against the ruling All Progressives…
Former Labour Party official Kenneth Okonkwo has warned that President Bola Tinubu could face significant challenges in the 2027 presidential election unless opposition forces unite behind a single candidate. Okonkwo stated that a fragmented opposition would result in the dilution of votes, allowing the incumbent APC to maintain its grip on power.
He emphasized that opposition parties must consolidate their support to challenge Tinubu effectively, cautioning that a divided opposition would result in a "Tinubu eating Obi like biscuits." Okonkwo also raised doubts about Peter Obi's ability to secure Kano State's votes, citing the opposition party's failure to win the support of Kano residents in the 2023 election.
He dismissed Kwankwaso's reported partnership with Obi, asserting that the latter's political influence has diminished. The opposition's efforts to unite have been hampered by the ambitions of prominent figures, with Obi and Atiku pursuing separate presidential campaigns. The G100 Opposition Coalition, led by Salihu Lukman, is currently working to persuade opposition parties and political actors to rally behind a single candidate in the upcoming election.
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