The Digest:
Ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections, Kenneth Okonkwo, ADC chieftain, claims Peter Obi has little chance of winning due to Nigeria’s power dynamics. He suggests a northern candidate is needed to unseat Tinubu. Okonkwo argues that despite Obi’s 2023 third-place finish, his lack of establishment support makes victory unlikely. He also critiques the unwritten power rotation tradition and the Southern push for another Southern candidate, reinforcing Tinubu’s hold on power. Okonkwo’s comments reflect deeper divisions within Nigerian politics as various coalitions begin to form.
Key Points:
- Kenneth Okonkwo says Peter Obi lacks establishment support for 2027.
- Okonkwo claims Obi's 2023 win was stolen, despite official denials.
- Okonkwo believes only a strong northern candidate can unseat Tinubu.
- He criticizes the idea of another Southern candidate competing against Tinubu.
- The ADC supports a northern candidate, with Atiku, Tambuwal, or El-Rufai suggested.
- Okonkwo says Southern power rotation prevents a fair contest.
- Coalition movements in 2025 are intensifying ahead of the 2027 elections.
Okonkwo's stance underscores Nigeria's entrenched political divides and the high stakes for 2027. His push for a northern candidate reflects a belief in power-backed success.
Sources: Channels Television, Daily Post, Vanguard, Premium Times
