Politics
APC Says Goodluck Jonathan Cannot Defeat Tinubu If He Runs in 2027
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed speculations that former President Goodluck Jonathan could challenge and defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.
In a statement on Friday, the party’s spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, said while Jonathan deserves credit for overseeing a peaceful transition of power in 2015, his return to the presidential race would not pose any real threat to Tinubu.
He argued that Nigeria has moved past politics built on emotions and nostalgia. Also, he stressed that the country now needs bold, forward-looking leadership to tackle present challenges. According to him, Jonathan’s administration between 2010 and 2015 left behind serious structural problems. These problems includes rising corruption, insecurity, and economic stagnation.
Oladejo also highlighted legal and political hurdles that could surround a possible Jonathan comeback. Having already served more than one term, he said any attempt at another run would spark constitutional debates and potential instability at a time when Nigeria needs focus and unity.
He further noted that Jonathan’s political relevance is uncertain, pointing to his mixed signals in recent years, ranging from his quiet engagements with the APC to his lack of active involvement in rebuilding the PDP. These moves, he said, cast doubt on the former president’s loyalty and political direction.
Human rights activist and lawyer Deji Adeyanju has faced backlash after suggesting that opposition figures, including Peter Obi, could contribute to President Tinubu’s chances of re-election if opposition votes remain divided.
He stated “If Tinubu gets re-elected in 2027, blame Peter Obi and the other contractor-general. With all the insecurity and kidnapping in the country, they are the ones aggressively working for his second term by ensuring opposition votes are divided like they did in 2023.”
His comments sparked criticism from many Nigerians, who argued that Peter Obi is not the only opposition figure and should not be solely blamed for political divisions.
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has expressed confidence that the northern region will support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the next election.
According to Matawalle, the administration has delivered major infrastructure projects and development initiatives across the region.
“For us in the North, our votes for the APC and President Tinubu will show clearly that we appreciate what he’s doing for the region.”
He added “If you see the dualisation of the Abuja–Kaduna, Zaria–Sokoto, and Ilela–Badagry expressways, you will agree with me that the North is experiencing key projects it never had in the past, even when a northerner was president.”
It was reported and revealed by the National Coordinator of the Obi Movement that an attack occurred at the movement against Peter Obi in Edo State.
He stated that the armed people had guns and shot at Peter Obi and his members of the movement.
“At the formal declaration of Olumide Akpata into the African Democratic Congress, armed individuals followed us from the ADC Secretariat to the residence of Chief John Odigie-Oyegun.
They shot at the gate and destroyed several vehicles in what appears to be a survived assassination attempt on our lives. Democracy is in danger.”
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