Nigeria Keyamo Warns Coalition: Deny Obi 2027 Ticket and Lose His Supporters

The Digest:

Festus Keyamo, Nigeria’s Aviation Minister, has warned the newly formed opposition coalition that denying Peter Obi the 2027 presidential ticket could result in the loss of his dedicated support base. Keyamo argues the coalition’s actions are a gift to the ruling APC and weaken the opposition.

Key Points:

• Keyamo says the coalition risks losing Peter Obi’s support if he isn’t given the presidential ticket.
• He claims the formation of the ADC-led alliance strengthens the ruling APC.
• Denouncing the coalition’s legality, he believes it amounts to abandonment of former party affiliations.
• Keyamo asserts the coalition is essentially a PDP faction, led by Atiku Abubakar.
• He dismisses APC members in the coalition, calling them irrelevant to the opposition's cause.
• Keyamo criticizes the exploitation of Obi’s popularity without offering him leadership within the coalition.
• He warns that Obi’s stronghold in South-East and South-South would be lost if he isn’t given a fair stake.

Keyamo’s comments underscore the high stakes for the opposition coalition. Denying Peter Obi the 2027 presidential ticket could fracture the coalition and hand further advantage to President Tinubu’s re-election bid. As tensions rise, the ADC-led alliance faces a delicate balancing act.

Sources: Channels TV, TheCable