Politics
Moghalu: Harris Won Debate, But Trump Could Still Win Due to Electoral College
Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Kingsley Moghalu, has shared his thoughts on the recent U.S. presidential election debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.
In a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday, Moghalu highlighted Harris’s impressive performance, stating that she had been underestimated before the debate but went on to exceed expectations.
According to Moghalu, Harris displayed qualities of leadership throughout the debate, showing poise, precision, and a strong command of the issues discussed.
He pointed out that her concise delivery of points gave her the edge over Trump, who, he noted, fell for her strategic baits. “@KamalaHarris clearly won her debate with @realDonaldTrump last night.
She was underestimated going in, but was very prepared and over-performed. She was poised and presidential, precise and concise with her points. Trump mostly not so. And he fell for her baits,” Moghalu wrote.
Despite praising Harris’s debate performance, Moghalu expressed skepticism about her overall chances of winning the presidential election, largely due to the influence of the U.S. Electoral College system.
He suggested that while Harris has the potential to gain more support in the coming weeks, Trump might still emerge victorious if the election were held immediately.
Moghalu pointed out that Trump’s base of support seems firm, while Harris could still have room to expand her reach.
“But if the election were held today Trump probably would still win, because of the Electoral College system,” Moghalu added, emphasizing that the race is still highly competitive and could go either way by November.
He believes Harris may have an opportunity to build momentum as the race progresses, while Trump might have already reached the peak of his support.
Moghalu’s analysis has sparked interest, particularly his view that Harris, despite her strong debate performance, faces significant structural challenges within the U.S. political system that could make Trump’s path to victory easier.
With the election nearing, both candidates are expected to intensify their campaigns, and the final outcome remains uncertain.
Moghalu’s commentary underscores the unpredictable nature of the race and the pivotal role the Electoral College plays in determining the winner.
Senator Ali Ndume of Borno South has warned that he might dump the All Progressives Congress (APC) if President Bola Tinubu fails to tackle Nigeria’s growing problems.
Speaking on Arise TV on Tuesday, Ndume, who has been openly critical of Tinubu’s administration, said he still believes the president can turn things around. But if that doesn’t happen, he won’t hesitate to leave the ruling party.
“If I choose to leave the APC, I won’t hide it from anyone,” Ndume said. He also expressed concern over the wave of defections into the APC, warning that the party could collapse under the weight of too many members.
“If Tinubu continues like this, no matter how many people or governors join the APC, it’s risky. When you overload a ship, it can sink the party,” he added.
Kenneth Okonkwo has fired back at Peter Obi, challenging him to explain how he was betrayed after he left the Labour Party. Speaking on Channels TV’s Sunday Politics, the former Labour Party Presidential Campaign Spokesman made it clear that while he worked for Obi, his loyalty was total.
“I never spoke to any politician or political party while I worked for him. I was 100% committed,” Okonkwo said. He explained that when he decided to step away, he made it public and stated clearly that he would no longer speak for Obi.
“People throwing words around don’t even understand what betrayal means,” he added, noting that whatever anyone says about him reflects who they are, not who he is. Okonkwo left the Labour Party in July 2024, following his frustrations with the party’s internal crisis and Obi’s silence on the issues.
He also dismissed claims that he collected money or property from Obi during the campaign. Reacting to Obi’s recent remarks, Okonkwo pointed out that comparing the situation to Jesus and his disciples makes it seem like Obi sees himself as Jesus. “How do you betray someone you’re no longer working for?” he asked.
Nigerian singer Seun Kuti causes a stir among the public after his comparison of activist Omoyele Sowore to Peter Obi.
Speaking in a live video, the singer shared his thoughts and stated that Omoyele Sowore is better at politics than Peter Obi. He explained how Sowore has done many works and brought justice like no Nigerian politician ever will.
He then compares the activist to Peter Obi, stating that Sowore is indeed better. Fans reacted to his statement, and many shared their insights on this matter.
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