The Digest:
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has declared that President Bola Tinubu will be re-elected in 2027, dismissing opposition figures Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi, and Atiku Abubakar as "failures" who have previously failed Nigeria. Speaking on Channels Television's 'Politics Today', Okpebholo also claimed that rising insecurity is being fuelled by opposition elements seeking to discredit the administration. He said Tinubu's performance has already secured him victory.
Key Points:
- Okpebholo said, "The election is already as good as won."
- He claimed opposition figures are sponsoring kidnappings and killings.
- He dismissed a united opposition platform as "not dangerous."
- He quoted the Bible: "They must gather, but they will scatter."
- He said Tinubu's administration has outperformed Obasanjo's government.
Okpebholo insisted that nothing can stand in Tinubu's way ahead of 2027.
Sources: The Cable, Channels
