2027: It’ll take some magic to stop Tinubu – Ulasi

Chief Dan Ulasi, a prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has warned that stopping President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election will require miraculous efforts. Ulasi, speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show, cautioned opposition parties against underestimating Tinubu's political prowess ahead of the forthcoming presidential election.

Recalling his 2023 warnings, Ulasi stated that he had previously cautioned politicians from taking Tinubu lightly, advising them that such an approach could prove costly. He recounted an emergency meeting convened in the lead-up to the 2023 presidential election, attended by figures like former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, governors, and other political stakeholders.

Ulasi lamented the optimism of some attendees who believed Atiku was already guaranteed victory. He challenged this sentiment, asserting that insufficient groundwork had been laid for a decisive win. He emphasized, "You know, in 2023, I said on this platform that if anybody takes President Tinubu for granted, you are doing it at your own peril. He’s one of the most strategic politicians in this country."

Ulasi recounted how Atiku dismissed the meeting, asserting that his victory was assured. He pointed out that no election had been won by Atiku against Tinubu. He questioned the lack of tangible ground-level efforts to secure Atiku's success. Reflecting on the current fragmented opposition, Ulasi noted that things were now worse than in 2023. He concluded that, barring divine intervention, it would take "some magic" for any opposition figure to prevent Tinubu from securing another term.