2027: Atiku is serial loser, I’m not afraid of him - Oshiomhole

In an interview on Thursday, Edo North Senator Adams Oshiomhole dismissed Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a "serial loser" and expressed no fear of him ahead of the 2027 general election. Oshiomhole pointed out that Atiku had contested for the presidency multiple times in the past and lost each time, including in 2007, 2011, 2019, and 2023.

He stated that Atiku's 2027 campaign would not pose a threat to President Bola Tinubu and his ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Oshiomhole also noted that Atiku left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the ADC after losing the party's ticket. The recent court judgment that overturned Atiku's role as the ADC's presidential candidate further demonstrated the instability of his political ambitions.

Oshiomhole assured that the APC is not concerned about Atiku's move to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) or his reported intention to ally with Peter Obi. He dismissed Atiku's promise to restore fuel subsidy if elected, emphasizing that the former vice president was merely seeking attention. Oshiomhole challenged Atiku to outline what specific actions he would take differently from Tinubu, questioning whether he would overturn the student loan scheme, reintroduce multiple exchange rates, or reinstate fuel subsidy.

He argued that Tinubu represents a statesman who considers the well-being of future generations, whereas Atiku is focused solely on the next election.