The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has dismissed the new political coalition involving Atiku Abubakar, Nasir El-Rufai, Aminu Tambuwal, Adewole Adebayo, and others, saying the alliance is off to a bad start and won’t bring any meaningful change to Nigeria.

In a statement shared by his media aide, Oluwatosin Osho, Primate Ayodele criticized the group of politicians, claiming none of them have what it takes to fix the country. He said it would be better for President Tinubu to continue in power and correct his own mistakes rather than hand the country over to any of the coalition members.

He said, “Atiku, Obi, Tambuwal, Bala Mohammed, Adebayo Adewole and the rest are not getting it right. If Nigerians vote Obi, the country will remain stagnant. If they vote Atiku, Nigeria is heading to the mortuary. And if El-Rufai takes over, the nation will be buried. These people can’t help Nigeria.”

The prophet also claimed that the PDP has lost its grip and that some of its governors are already aligning with the APC. According to him, states like Akwa Ibom, Enugu, Oyo, and Osun are being negotiated to support the ruling party in the next election. He added that Anambra will also swing toward APC in 2027.

“There’s no such thing as a PDP governors’ forum anymore. Most of the governors are working against the party and more defections are coming. Some will join APC fully before the elections,” he said.

Primate Ayodele also sent a warning to President Tinubu, urging him not to relax ahead of 2027.

He revealed that there are three particular individuals whose involvement in the election could make Tinubu lose. He stressed that unless these three people stay out of the race, Tinubu’s chances would be threatened.

“Tinubu must take some serious steps now. There are three things he must do if he wants to secure victory, and there are three specific people who must not contest. If even one of them joins the coalition, Tinubu will be in trouble,” he added.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that the 2027 elections will not be a typical political battle but a showdown between President Bola Tinubu and the everyday struggles of Nigerians.

Speaking on Thursday while presenting a Certificate of Return to Anambra governorship candidate Ezenwafor Jude, PDP Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Damagum, emphasized that the elections won’t be about political titles or the number of governors any party controls.

He said, “This election is between Tinubu and the living conditions of Nigerians. It’s not about governors or senators. It’s APC versus the people. The pain being felt across the country is not accidental — it’s the result of bad policies. Nigerians have a chance to change that.”

Addressing the recent wave of defections in Delta State, where Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, former governor Ifeanyi Okowa, and several cabinet members left the PDP for the APC, Damagum expressed disappointment.

He said the PDP had been extremely supportive of Delta State over the years and didn’t expect such a political move from a state that had benefited greatly from the party.

According to him, “If there’s any state that shouldn’t have taken this step, it’s Delta. We’ve supported them all through, from Okowa’s emergence to his selection as vice-presidential candidate. We expected better, but the party has weathered worse and we’ll keep moving forward.”

The fast fashion world is going through serious changes right now, and it all boils down to one thing: tariffs. As of early 2025, the U.S. government has slapped a 10% import duty on goods from China, and fashion retailers are feeling the heat. These new rules also ended the duty-free benefit for items under $800, a loophole that companies like Shein and Temu had relied on for years to keep prices low and deliveries fast.

Now that’s changing. Clothes coming in from China must go through full customs checks and extra costs, which are already starting to impact how much you’ll pay at checkout.

To survive this shift, fashion companies are tweaking their operations fast.

Take ASOS for example. The British online fashion store closed its U.S. warehouse and now ships orders from the UK. It also reduced its dependence on China—only 5% of what it sells to U.S. customers is made there now.

Steve Madden, known for its shoes, is cutting back on Chinese manufacturing too—by nearly half. The brand is looking into alternative locations that won’t attract those tariffs, possibly shifting production to places like India or Vietnam.

Smaller labels and indie brands are also affected. Many are thinking about bringing production closer to home or moving it to nearby countries. But switching factories is expensive and not easy, especially for businesses that are already running on thin margins.

What About Us—the Shoppers?

All this behind-the-scenes movement eventually hits us, the buyers. And the effects are already being felt.

Prices are expected to go up for many fast fashion items. Because of that, more shoppers—especially young ones—are turning to secondhand and thrift options. According to recent surveys, almost 60% of people say they’ll shop more secondhand this year if new clothes become pricier. Among Millennials, that number jumps to nearly 70%.

And it’s not just about saving money. Many Gen Z and Millennial consumers are already drawn to secondhand fashion for environmental reasons, and now rising prices are just pushing them further in that direction.

Some experts hoped that slowing fast fashion might be a win for the planet. But it’s not that simple.

Switching production from China to other countries might lower the impact of tariffs, but it doesn’t always help the climate. In fact, longer shipping routes and less efficient factories in new locations might even make things worse. Plus, fast fashion as a whole still relies on constant consumption—and that’s the real issue.

What’s Next?

Fashion brands are in a tight spot. They want to keep prices competitive, stay trendy, and not lose loyal customers. But with tariffs now in play, many are being forced to rethink their supply chains, pricing strategies, and even their brand identity.

As this unfolds, shoppers can expect a few key shifts—higher prices for new clothes, longer delivery times, and more attention on secondhand and resale platforms. This moment could reshape how we all shop, how brands operate, and how fashion works on a global scale.