Politics
Kenneth Okonkwo Says Only a Coalition Can Defeat Tinubu in 2027
Former Labour Party presidential spokesperson, Kenneth Okonkwo, has said that no single candidate can defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election without a strong coalition. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Okonkwo stressed that the only real option for opposition parties is to unite if they hope to challenge Tinubu’s hold on power.
Commenting on the wave of defections to the APC, he said politicians crossing over are doing so purely for selfish reasons, not out of any genuine belief in good governance. Okonkwo warned that if the opposition fails to form a coalition, Tinubu will easily secure a second term.
“If there’s no coalition, Tinubu will win outright, he’ll just walk back into power,” he said. While he couldn’t predict exactly who would lead the coalition, Okonkwo was certain it would happen, suggesting that figures like Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar could find themselves on the same side.
He pointed out that in today’s Nigeria, it’s no longer enough to simply win elections; opposition parties also have to work to secure and protect their victories. Reflecting on past elections, Okonkwo said the way opposition leaders united in 2014 to unseat Goodluck Jonathan is the same energy needed to defeat Tinubu in 2027.
On the recent defections, he criticized those moving to the APC, likening it to “running into a sinking house for shelter,” and accused them of hoping the ruling party would manipulate election results in their favor. Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is among the latest big names to ditch the PDP and join the APC.
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has stated that the outcome of the 2027 general elections will be based on the performance of candidates, not defections.
The party stressed that defections alone do not win elections, noting that credibility, leadership, and results matter more. This was said in response to comments credited to former governor Rauf Aregbesola.
The APC also dismissed claims that the opposition’s performance in Lagos weakened the party, pointing out that voters later reaffirmed their support by re-electing the APC in the governorship election and subsequent polls.
Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, has spoken on the allegation that terrorism and the increase in insecurity are linked to his administration in the state.
The governor then said “This is a country where when you work, you become a villain. I have kept quiet for too long for peace and security. But I am not a coward. I will not join them. I refuse to join their party,” he stated.
“We have built our health system, primary education, and reduced out-of-school children. We have been awarded three times by the federal government for development and good governance. And they are accusing us? What kind of paradox is this?”
Media personality Dele Momodu reacts and shares his thoughts regarding First Lady Remi Tinubu interrupting the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, during a recent event.
The event was the 10th coronation anniversary of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi. In the scene, while Governor Adeleke was giving a speech, he began with a worship song. But while singing, the First Lady stood up and met him to inform him to stop singing and go directly to his speech instead.
Media personality Dele then reacted and questioned why she would do something like that, asking if she would have done the same kind of interruption if it were the recitation of the Qur’an.
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