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.
First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has shared that she has forgiven those who betrayed her husband during the 2023 general elections.
She revealed this as she marked a new age, reflecting on what the future holds. She emphasized that she holds no grudge against anyone.
“I do not have anything against anyone. The question is how I stopped feeling the betrayal? I knew the grace factor was evident, and the Holy Spirit continually comforted me. I chose never to avenge myself, understanding that it is God’s prerogative. Mine is to thank Him for fighting for us. If God decides to fight your battles and you have won, is there anything else that God missed and you wanted to fix? Nothing. So, let it go.”
Paul Ibe, spokesperson to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of laying the groundwork to manipulate the 2027 general elections.
Speaking during a YouTube interview, Ibe alleged that the ruling party, led by President Bola Tinubu, has run out of achievements to show after more than two years in office. This has resorted to silencing opposition voices and critical institutions.
According to him, APC is working to weaken independent media, civil society groups, and political opponents. They insists that the clampdown is part of a wider strategy to retain power.
“They have nothing to offer after two years of holding on to the mandate,” Ibe said. “The only way left for them is to start preparing to rig, and the process is already in motion.”
Additionally, he went on to describe Nigeria’s current political climate as a drift into dictatorship, recalling the heavy price paid by activists who fought for democracy in the past.
“The democracy we’ve had since 1999 came at a huge sacrifice. Many lives were lost in the struggle,” he said. “Those heroes would be turning in their graves to see what is happening now. People like Sowore are being harassed and intimidated, and that shows where we are heading.”
Nigerian singer, Charly Boy, has spoken on the resumption of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as she resumed her duties in the National Assembly after her suspension.
The singer took to social media to show his support for the senator, praising her while warning others, including Akpabio, that she is not someone to be easily dealt with.
He wrote “Una don hear say Senator Natasha don enter National Assembly? You can’t mess with an Alpha woman like that. It seems like they have exhausted their lies; the only available option is to unseal or face international sanctions. Akpabio, be careful next time, no be all women be ntanta.”
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