Politics
Kenneth Okonkwo Urges Tinubu, Atiku, and Obi to Step Aside for 2027 Elections
Kenneth Okonkwo, the former spokesperson for the Labour Party’s (LP) presidential campaign council, has called on President Bola Tinubu, Peter Obi, and Atiku Abubakar to step aside from participating in the 2027 presidential election.
He argued that the trio, who represented the major political forces in the 2023 elections, have collectively failed to meet the expectations of Nigerians.
In a recent interview on Arise TV, Okonkwo, a Nollywood actor and political commentator, emphasized the need for fresh faces in Nigerian politics.
He expressed disappointment not only in the performance of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) but also in the failure of the opposition parties to unite and challenge the ruling party effectively.
Okonkwo criticized both the opposition and the ruling government for their inability to deliver on promises made to the electorate, which has resulted in widespread dissatisfaction.
He stated, “I firmly believe we need new leadership, and that’s why I’ve called for Bola Tinubu, Peter Obi, and Atiku Abubakar to step down. They have had their opportunity, and they have failed.”
The actor went on to highlight the missed opportunity for the opposition parties to leverage their numerical advantage in the National Assembly.
He pointed out that the opposition holds a majority in the House of Representatives but failed to unite and use that advantage to elect their own speaker and deputy speaker.
According to Okonkwo, if the opposition had worked together and formed stronger alliances, they could have challenged the dominance of the APC more effectively in the legislature.
Okonkwo stressed that, instead of focusing on the next election immediately after the last, opposition parties should concentrate on consolidating their forces, building alliances, and working as a collective unit to hold the ruling party accountable.
He added that a divided opposition only weakens the democratic process and enables the ruling party to retain power without meaningful challenges.
He concluded by urging political leaders, especially those who contested the 2023 presidential election, to consider stepping aside and making room for new leaders with fresh ideas and perspectives to take the reins ahead of the 2027 election.
According to him, this would be in the best interest of Nigeria’s democracy and would pave the way for meaningful progress.
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has strongly denied rumors that he plans to leave the party.
Speaking at the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja, Obi addressed speculations linking him to other political parties like the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He made it clear that he has never considered leaving Labour.
Obi and the Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, had called for the emergency meeting after the Supreme Court’s decision to remove Julius Abure as the party’s National Chairman.
While Obi emphasized that Labour Party is open to talks with other parties ahead of the 2027 elections, he clarified that any such discussions would involve the party’s stakeholders, not him alone.
“Labour Party is still my party of choice, despite the challenges we’ve faced,” Obi said. “I assure you, I am still with Labour, and I’ve never had discussions with any other party. If we are going to talk to anyone, it will be as a party, not just Peter Obi.”
Additionally, he stressed that Labour Party’s decisions, including leadership choices, would be made collectively, with input from all stakeholders. “We must work together as a family. Everyone is welcome, and everyone has the right to contest,” he added.
Omoyele Sowore, the convener of the Take-it-Back Movement, has made it clear he wants nothing to do with the proposed alliance between former presidential hopefuls Atiku Abubakar of the PDP and Peter Obi of the Labour Party.
Speaking on Arise TV’s Politics Today, Sowore said he has no plans to align with the Social Democratic Party or any coalition that includes the usual political faces. He stressed that his focus remains on building a movement with ordinary Nigerians, not recycling failed alliances.
“I’m not joining any coalition,” he said. “The kind of coalition they formed in 2013 and 2015 gave us the APC, and now they want to repeat the same play in 2025. That’s not the path to real change.”
Sowore argued that partnering with the same political actors responsible for Nigeria’s problems would only harm the people further.
“The coalition we need is one made up of the oppressed. I will never join a group made up of those who helped destroy the country. I’m not interested in the SDP or in political games that toy with the future of Nigerians.”
Meanwhile, Atiku, Obi, and former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai have started talks aimed at unseating President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Atiku spoke about the plan during a press conference hosted by a group of concerned political leaders and stakeholders.
He cautioned the current government against placing personal power above national interest, warning that ignoring the principles of democracy and federalism could push Nigeria into a dangerous political crisis.
Politics
Hon. Natasha Osawaru Irobosa Loses Minority Leader Role As Change Sets On The Edo House Of Assembly
Hon. Natasha Osawaru Irobosa, Nigerian Singer’s 2Face Idibia new lover and member of People’s Democratic Party, has been dismissed from her role as minority leader.
This dismissal also affects many more PDP members such as PDP figures, including Hon. Charity Aiguobarueghian, the Majority Leader, and Hon. Yekini Idaiye, the Chief Whip.
It was noted that the now empty seats will replaced with APC members holding the majority status.
Meanwhile the PDP members who are the leadership of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker remains seated.
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