Tonye Princewill, an ally of Rotimi Amaechi, a former minister of transportation, says it is too early to tell who will win the 2023 presidential election.

In an interview on Monday, he said Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) may gain an advantage with split votes between Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP).

In July, Princewill left the APC over its decision to have a same-religion ticket.

Speaking in the interview, the politician also said he is not comfortable with APC’s same religion ticket because of the country’s “current sensitivities”.

“If we took the election picture as it is now, I see the likelihood of a run-off as things stand. But this is too early and a lot will — not can — happen in five months,” he said.

“For obvious reasons, and I have made myself clear, I don’t want to see a Muslim-Muslim ticket in the villa. But if we are not careful, the potential in a Peter Obi or an Atiku, that is not fully utilised, will lead us to a Tinubu as president.

“Why do I say that? PDP strongholds in the south-south and the south-east and middle belt, which are ordinarily Atiku bases, will now be split between Atiku and Peter Obi. One is taking the votes of the other.

“That means, underestimate Tinubu at your peril; we found this out the hard way. Underestimate Atiku at your peril; Wike found this out the hard way. And underestimate Peter Obi and his youths at your peril and you may find out the hard way too. Neither of these men rely on their fellow men.”

Princewill expressed optimism that APC could still win the governorship election in Rivers despite the challenges facing the party in the state.

“They have a good candidate and he still has a lot of support. If they do what is required, they can win the state easily,” he said.

“Let us hope they do the needful. Their supporters definitely deserve it. I may have left APC, but I will still support Tonye Cole. I have no reason not to.”

Peterobiisathie:
Reno Omokri said the same thing
Peter Peter Obi must contest to give Mazi Bola Ahmed Tinubu the Chukwu okike bambiala of Biafra kingdom the deserved victory

HIGHESTPOPORI:
Only yoruba Muslim votes can't take tinubu anywhere.Atiku and Kwankwanso are splitting Buhari votes in the North.Apart from Sw, tinubu won't win any other region

HIGHESTPOPORI:
Only yoruba Muslim votes can't take tinubu anywhere.Atiku and Kwankwanso are splitting Buhari votes in the North.Apart from Sw, tinubu won't win any other region

naijapips04:


ApC will deliver Tinubu in ever northern state. Not as much as Buhari but he will get considerable vote. Atiku will win the north.

HIGHESTPOPORI:
Only yoruba Muslim votes can't take tinubu anywhere.Atiku and Kwankwanso are splitting Buhari votes in the North.Apart from Sw, tinubu won't win any other region

NothingDoMe:
Still won't be enough for Yekini.

Peterobiisathie:
kwankwanso is working for Mazi Omadihike Tinubu

naijapips04:


It won't depending on how much Atiku's vote obi depletes.

The only reason Tinubu will win is because of Obi. If you want to defeat ApC, be united.

naijapips04:


ApC will deliver Tinubu in ever northern state. Not as much as Buhari but he will get considerable vote. Atiku will win the north.

LadyExcellency:


Stop being confused.

Today in the morning , you forecast Atiku will win and in the evening, you are declaring Northern votes for Tinubu. Where do you belong ?

You are only fixated on anti Igbo and anti Peter Obi agenda.

How was your failed attempt on blogging berating anything Igbos and Biafra while claiming Igbo?

Confused as fantasy.

NothingDoMe:
Look if your prediction is correct then it will result in a stalemate. No one will win. But saying splitting Atiku's votes will give Tinubu victory is a lie from the pit of hell.

naijapips04:


It is not a lie and there will be no stalemate. Either Tinubu or Atiku wins. Obi stands zero chance.

NothingDoMe:
Lmao. That's what you guys have been saying. See you at the polls

naijapips04:


How does anti-pitobi equal anti Igbo? The Igbos are 100% with Atiku. You disobedient lots will be taught a bitter lesson in politics.

LadyExcellency:


You haven't learned from your failure.

Imagine a full-grown adult making a judgment based on sentiment while progressives play on data for a potential reality.

How do you intend to accomplish great feat?

Fake Igbo man.

HIGHESTPOPORI:
Only yoruba Muslim votes can't take tinubu anywhere.Atiku and Kwankwanso are splitting Buhari votes in the North.Apart from Sw, tinubu won't win any other region