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Defections: Peter Obi Is The Only Hope Of Opposition Against Tinubu In 2027. by Penguin2(op): 5:12pm On Oct 17, 2025
I’m not going to write long tales. Yeah, I will just go straight to the point.

With the wave of defections going on, very soon all Southern Governors might be in APC.

And if we check very well, almost all Southern governors who are yet to join APC seem amenable to Tinubu’s re-election.

Name them, Gov Adeleke of Osun is not in APC today because of the pushback of APC stalwarts in Osun.

Gov Otti of Abia has never hidden his friendship with Tinubu.

Gov Diri is touted to have resigned from PDP en route APC.

Gov Fubara is only a governor on paper that even if he doesn’t defect cannot do much to harm Tinubu’s gameplan for Rivers.

Only Makinde seems to be on his own and that’s because he wants to answer Presidential candidate in 2027.

My point is, with what is currently happening in the south, the ADC or any opposition coalition giving their ticket to a northerner will just make 2027 Presidential Election an easy ride for Tinubu as it will become a north vs south affair. And with vast of the Middle Belt amenable to Southern sentiments, and with whatever Tinubu would be able to muscle from the rest of the North, he’s sure to win in 2027.

So, if the opposition is truly interested in challenging Tinubu in 2027, their ONLY option is to willingly hand the ticket to Peter Obi.

Why? Because with Obi, the south will be broken; with Obi taking Southeast and Southsouth again.

Again, the Middle Belt and northern Christians are still sold out to Obi.

Then you add whatever influence Atiku and his men can bring for Obi from the core North and you will see Tinubu struggling, if not beaten silly.

This is the only practical, logical and realistic option left for the opposition.

If you think they have a better option, convince us otherwise.

Penguin is a bird of reason!

Re: Defections: Peter Obi Is The Only Hope Of Opposition Against Tinubu In 2027. by saintokwuluora(m): 5:17pm On Oct 17, 2025
The main election is Atiku's ambition vs Obi's competence...Tinubu knows this.
Re: Defections: Peter Obi Is The Only Hope Of Opposition Against Tinubu In 2027. by Nobody:
😆😂😆😂😆

Even in the face of GLARING reality, Obidients still think they have a shot 😂😀😂😀😂

I am a strong believer of hoping, but also a strong believer of facing reality when it stares at you.

At this juncture, it is ABSOLUTE DELUSION to even hope that anything comes close to His Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR)

Haven’t you seen, heard or read about the current status quo, and how His Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) is light years ahead of oppositions that currently do not exist.

How do you lots hope for impossibilities? Cant you be true and realistic to yourselves in the face of hardcore truth?

Anyone planning to contest against the demigod just wants his picture on the ballot papers, and it’s not about winning.
Re: Defections: Peter Obi Is The Only Hope Of Opposition Against Tinubu In 2027. by ajailer(m): 5:53pm On Oct 17, 2025
Another tales by moonlight o

Obviously, there is no reasoning in this write up, else why are you saying Obi should be given ADC ticket when we all know that it's Atiku's hope to the presidency. Let Obi show his strength by slugging it out with other contestants in the primaries, this pattern of handing him a party's ticket without contesting for it is undemocratic. APGA, LP gave him their ticket on a platter and he expects ADC to do likewise, what a tall dream.

I would have gone further to explain why even if he is ADC's ticket bearer, he still won't win but your write up is standing on a faulty expectation, so it's useless doing that.
Re: Defections: Peter Obi Is The Only Hope Of Opposition Against Tinubu In 2027. by Penguin2(op): 7:02pm On Oct 17, 2025
CoronaVirusPro:
😆😂😆😂😆

Even in the face of GLARING reality, Obidients still think they have a shot 😂😀😂😀😂

I am a strong believer of hoping, but also a strong believer of facing reality when it stares at you.

At this juncture, it is ABSOLUTE DELUSION to even hope that anything comes close to His Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR)

Haven’t you seen, heard or read about the current status quo, and how His Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) is light years ahead of oppositions that currently do not exist.

How do you lots hope for impossibilities? Cant you be true and realistic to yourselves in the face of hardcore truth?

Anyone planning to contest against the demigod just wants his picture on the ballot papers, and it’s not about winning.
This was how you lots overestimated him in 2023 until INEC had to shutdown IREV to conjure numbers for him.

It’s the politicians that are defecting. Ask yourself if the people are defecting with them.

Or the people no longer matter because you are confident INEC will write results for Tinubu?
Re: Defections: Peter Obi Is The Only Hope Of Opposition Against Tinubu In 2027. by AMINDA: 7:08pm On Oct 17, 2025
Penguin2:
This was how you lots overestimated him in 2023 until INEC had to shutdown IREV to conjure numbers for him.

It’s the politicians that are defecting. Ask yourself if the people are defecting with them.

Or the people no longer matter because you are confident INEC will write results for Tinubu?
Have you checked the latest figures from the INEC voters registration data? If all the Southern governors are decamping to the APC like you confirm, what then is Peter Obi's leverage? For context, the North gave Tinubu over 65% of his votes in 2023 with 5.6m votes. The North also gave Atiku close to 7m votes while giving Kwankwaso 1.5m votes. Obi also got over half of his votes from the Northcentral/Middlebelt. Numbers don't lie but you have to do the math.
Re: Defections: Peter Obi Is The Only Hope Of Opposition Against Tinubu In 2027. by Penguin2(op): 8:31pm On Oct 17, 2025
AMINDA:
Have you checked the latest figures from the INEC voters registration data? If all the Southern governors are decamping to the APC like you confirm, what then is Peter Obi's leverage? For context, the North gave Tinubu over 65% of his votes in 2023 with 5.6m votes. The North also gave Atiku close to 7m votes while giving Kwankwaso 1.5m votes. Obi also got over half of his votes from the Northcentral/Middlebelt. Numbers don't lie but you have to do the math.
Say the truth, do you truly think Atiku stands a chance against Tinubu in 2027?
Re: Defections: Peter Obi Is The Only Hope Of Opposition Against Tinubu In 2027. by Ttalk: 8:42pm On Oct 17, 2025
This thread is between Obidient and Atikulator.

Make 2 of you slug it out.

Losers too should have voice
Re: Defections: Peter Obi Is The Only Hope Of Opposition Against Tinubu In 2027. by AMINDA: 8:56pm On Oct 17, 2025
Penguin2:
Say the truth, do you truly think Atiku stands a chance against Tinubu in 2027?
Time is a gentleman. All I can tell you is that Atiku polled 7m votes in 2023 when the general sentiment even amongst most Northerners was for power to shift to the South. SaharaReporters is reporting that Tinubu has already struck a deal with Southern governors for all elections to hold on same day in November 2026 and for electronic transmission of results at polling units to be done away with, hence the wave of defections you see. If this materialises, can Obi still win the South as a lone candidate?

https://saharareporters.com/2025/10/17/exclusive-tinubu-strikes-secret-deal-southern-governors-conduct-all-elections-one-day

Re: Defections: Peter Obi Is The Only Hope Of Opposition Against Tinubu In 2027. by Penguin2(op): 9:07pm On Oct 17, 2025
AMINDA:
Time is a gentleman. All I can tell you is that Atiku polled 7m votes in 2023 when the general sentiment even amongst most Northerners was for power to shift to the South. SaharaReporters is reporting that Tinubu has already struck a deal with Southern governors for all elections to hold on same day in November 2026 and for electronic transmission of results at polling units to be done away with, hence the wave of defections you see. If this materialises, can Obi still win the South as a lone candidate?

https://saharareporters.com/2025/10/17/exclusive-tinubu-strikes-secret-deal-southern-governors-conduct-all-elections-one-day
Give the ticket to Atiku and you will unite the south behind Tinubu.

Give it to Peter Obi and you will divide the south into two and take the larger share.

The Middle Belt is an easy home for Obi especially if you put agents on ground to prevent change of results.

Then Atiku, Tambuwal and co will deliver larger chunk of the core North, and the election is won.

Now, tell me the calculation you plan to make with Atiku.
Re: Defections: Peter Obi Is The Only Hope Of Opposition Against Tinubu In 2027. by Ttalk: 9:11pm On Oct 17, 2025
Penguin2:
Give the ticket to Atiku and you will unite the south behind Tinubu.

Give it to Peter Obi and you will divide the south into two and take the larger share.

The Middle Belt is an easy home for Obi especially if you put agents on ground to prevent change of results.

Then Atiku, Tambuwal and co will deliver larger chunk of the core North, and the election is won.

Now, tell me the calculation you plan to make with Atiku.
Atiku and Obi followers will fight and kill themselves while Tinubu stroll to victory.

Let the fight begin
Re: Defections: Peter Obi Is The Only Hope Of Opposition Against Tinubu In 2027. by Ttalk: 9:12pm On Oct 17, 2025
Penguin2:
Give the ticket to Atiku and you will unite the south behind Tinubu.

Give it to Peter Obi and you will divide the south into two and take the larger share.

The Middle Belt is an easy home for Obi especially if you put agents on ground to prevent change of results.

Then Atiku, Tambuwal and co will deliver larger chunk of the core North, and the election is won.

Now, tell me the calculation you plan to make with Atiku.
Which middle belt, Kwara, Nigeria or Kogi,? Dey play
Re: Defections: Peter Obi Is The Only Hope Of Opposition Against Tinubu In 2027. by AMINDA:
Penguin2:
Give the ticket to Atiku and you will unite the south behind Tinubu.

Give it to Peter Obi and you will divide the south into two and take the larger share.

The Middle Belt is an easy home for Obi especially if you put agents on ground to prevent change of results.

Then Atiku, Tambuwal and co will deliver larger chunk of the core North, and the election is won.

Now, tell me the calculation you plan to make with Atiku.
No one is giving any ticket to anyone. If Obi cannot defeat Atiku in a primary, then he cannot defeat Tinubu in the general election. Or will he demand that Tinubu hands power over to him after demanding for the ticket in the primary? If the South unites behind Tinubu and it's enough to get him reelected, then so be it. Tinubu has already tactically disenfranchised Obi if the Sahara Report is true. Power will return to the North whether in 2027 or 2031. The only question will be what's in it for the South, especially the Southeast? They can either align themselves with the North to have one foot in the corridor of power like the SW did in 2015, or hand over their heads to Tinubu to continue to break coconut on while insulting them.
Re: Defections: Peter Obi Is The Only Hope Of Opposition Against Tinubu In 2027. by seunmsg(m): 9:18pm On Oct 17, 2025
Penguin2:
Give the ticket to Atiku and you will unite the south behind Tinubu.

Give it to Peter Obi and you will divide the south into two and take the larger share.

The Middle Belt is an easy home for Obi especially if you put agents on ground to prevent change of results.

Then Atiku, Tambuwal and co will deliver larger chunk of the core North, and the election is won.

Now, tell me the calculation you plan to make with Atiku.
Some elements in the north (not all) who have now coalesced into the failing ADC simply wants power back in the north and not a Peter Obi presidency. These same Northern elements will rather back Tinubu for second term than support Peter Obi for anything. They only want Obi in the coalition as a running mate and nothing else. Once you understand this, you will stop posting kindergarten analysis.
Re: Defections: Peter Obi Is The Only Hope Of Opposition Against Tinubu In 2027. by Ttalk: 9:25pm On Oct 17, 2025
AMINDA:
No one is giving any ticket to anyone. If Obi cannot defeat Atiku in a primary, then he cannot defeat Tinubu in the general election. Or will he demand that Tinubu hands power over to him after demanding for the ticket in the primary? If the South unites behind Tinubu and it's enough to get him reelected, then so be it. Tinubu has already tactically disenfranchised Obi if the Sahara Report is true. Power will return to the North whether in 2027 or 2031. The only question will be what's in it for the South, especially the Southeast?
Stop lying to yourself, though Obidients and Peter Obi has been so irritating, rigid and egocentric but they are still better than the North that has destroy itself with fantasm and insecurity

The only thing SE can do when they get power is try to covet Lagos and Yoruba people will send them packing to their village in whatever form.

However, no one is ready to vote core north this time around and there's no gaslighting or cajole that will change that, if the SE are gullible they can sheepily succumb to the North manoeuvre.

Get this, by the time South finishes we are giving power to the NC, if you like bring in all the Fulani in all the world to continue causing insecurity
Re: Defections: Peter Obi Is The Only Hope Of Opposition Against Tinubu In 2027. by AMINDA: 9:28pm On Oct 17, 2025
Ttalk:
Stop lying to yourself, though Obidients and Peter Obi has been so irritating, rigid and egocentric but they are still better than the North that has destroy itself with fantasm and insecurity

The only thing SE can do when they get power is try to covet Lagos and Yoruba people will send them packing to their village in whatever form.

However, no one is ready to vote core north this time around and there's no gaslighting or cajole that will change that, if the SE are gullible they can sheepily succumb to the North manoeuvre.

Get this, by the time South finishes we are giving power to the NC, if you like bring in all the Fulani in all the world to continue causing insecurity
Okay. Is it the South that is in power now or the Yorubas? The North made Tinubu president with 5.6m votes. He did not win the South. Bottomline, you cannot "handover" power to anyone. It was given to you in the first place by the North.
Re: Defections: Peter Obi Is The Only Hope Of Opposition Against Tinubu In 2027. by Ttalk: 9:33pm On Oct 17, 2025
AMINDA:
Okay. Is it the South that is in power now or the Yorubas? The North made Tinubu president with 5.6m votes. He did not win the South. Bottomline, you cannot "handover" power to anyone. It was given to you in the first place by the North.
You will understand better in 2031.

Presently your core north has no choice, people that are weak to the extend of negotiating with bandit.

Think of the SW taking position of SE to quit your bandit invested country. Am sure your can't imagine Nigeria without SW and SE in the hands of bandit.
Re: Defections: Peter Obi Is The Only Hope Of Opposition Against Tinubu In 2027. by AMINDA: 9:34pm On Oct 17, 2025
Ttalk:
You will understand better in 2031.

Presently your core north has no choice, people that are weak to the extend of negotiating with bandit.

Think of the SW taking position of SE to quit your bandit invested country. Am sure your can't imagine Nigeria without SW and SE in the hands of bandit.
Ok
Re: Defections: Peter Obi Is The Only Hope Of Opposition Against Tinubu In 2027. by seunmsg(m):
AMINDA:
Okay. Is it the South that is in power now or the Yorubas? The North made Tinubu president with 5.6m votes. He did not win the South. Bottomline, you cannot "handover" power to anyone. It was given to you in the first place by the North.
The presidency belongs to all Nigerians. The super minister for words is Ibo. The super minister for FCT is Ikwere. The super minister for Aviation is Urhobo.

The super minister for Defense is Fulani. The super minister for petroleum is Ijaw. The super minister for Agriculture is Kanuri. Both the super ministers for foreign affairs and health are from Bauchi state (a state the president lost woefully).

So you see, your attempt at divide and rule failed badly once subjected to factual evidence. Apart from Finance and Education, all key ministries are headed by Nigerians from different parts of the country. So buddy, get away with your bigotry and gaslighting. It is not going to work.
Re: Defections: Peter Obi Is The Only Hope Of Opposition Against Tinubu In 2027. by Gentledove2001: 9:46pm On Oct 17, 2025
Una too mumu, you think you win elections with emotions? Let him face atiku in primary election, I want to check something
Re: Defections: Peter Obi Is The Only Hope Of Opposition Against Tinubu In 2027. by AMINDA: 9:58pm On Oct 17, 2025
seunmsg:
The presidency belongs to all Nigerians. The super minister for words is Ibo. The super minister for FCT is Ikwere. The super minister for Aviation is Urhobo.

The super minister for Defense is Fulani. The super minister for petroleum is Ijaw. The super minister for Agriculture is Kanuri. Both the super ministers for foreign affairs and health are from Bauchi state (a state the president lost woefully).

So you see, your at at divide and rule failed badly once subjected to factual evidence. Apart from Finance and Education, all key ministries are headed by Nigerians from different parts of the country. So buddy, get away with your bigotry and gaslighting. It is not going to work.
Indeed. If the electorates of the other South feel well carried along under Tinubu's obviously Yorubacentric government, who am I to say otherwise. I have no dog in the fight, but that's not the feelers we've been getting. Tinubu has succeeded though, in getting all their politicians to decamp with the promise of a return ticket and organising all elections on a single day, it remains to be seen how the real voters in the region will react to that or whether their votes shall even be consequential.
Re: Defections: Peter Obi Is The Only Hope Of Opposition Against Tinubu In 2027. by richiemcgold:
Only a dreamer will assume that this Obi can defeat Tinubu in election.


.. keep dreaming o grin grin
Re: Defections: Peter Obi Is The Only Hope Of Opposition Against Tinubu In 2027. by Oblongata: 10:25pm On Oct 17, 2025
Abeg wetin be the meaning of ‘Hope’ again?🤷🏽‍♂️
Re: Defections: Peter Obi Is The Only Hope Of Opposition Against Tinubu In 2027. by franchasofficia: 10:26pm On Oct 17, 2025
1.) Peter Obi/El Rufai
2.) Goodluck Jonathan/Tambuwal
3.) Atiku/Obi


Any of the aforementioned tickets will defeat Tinubu.


But as someone with 3rd eye, Bola Tinubu is using high level voodooism to disorganize the opposition and lure many into defecting to APC. He might end up winning, sadly.


The aftermath?

The high level of voodooism Tinubu has been involved in to hold on to power will backfire on lipsrsealed lipsrsealed
Re: Defections: Peter Obi Is The Only Hope Of Opposition Against Tinubu In 2027. by NastiLord: 10:26pm On Oct 17, 2025
Me and my family will vote His Excellency Peter Obi.
Re: Defections: Peter Obi Is The Only Hope Of Opposition Against Tinubu In 2027. by Melagros(m): 10:28pm On Oct 17, 2025
COMRADES, Atiku or Obi, who do you think will beat Tinubu in 2027?
Re: Defections: Peter Obi Is The Only Hope Of Opposition Against Tinubu In 2027. by allanphash7(m): 10:28pm On Oct 17, 2025
Obi kererenke


Obi kererenke

Obi kererenke


Obi is a boy


Obi that takes an advice from .......
Re: Defections: Peter Obi Is The Only Hope Of Opposition Against Tinubu In 2027. by Kingluqman(m): 10:29pm On Oct 17, 2025
Ttalk:
This thread is between Obidient and Atikulator.

Make 2 of you slug it out.

Losers too should have voice
cheesy cheesy



You be bad person Ajeh 😜
Re: Defections: Peter Obi Is The Only Hope Of Opposition Against Tinubu In 2027. by Oblongata: 10:30pm On Oct 17, 2025
ajailer:
Another tales by moonlight o

Obviously, there is no reasoning in this write up, else why are you saying Obi should be given ADC ticket when we all know that it's Atiku's hope to the presidency. Let Obi show his strength by slugging it out with other contestants in the primaries, this pattern of handing him a party's ticket without contesting for it is undemocratic. APGA, LP gave him their ticket on a platter and he expects ADC to do likewise, what a tall dream.

I would have gone further to explain why even if he is ADC's ticket bearer, he still won't win but your write up is standing on a faulty expectation, so it's useless doing that.
You summed it all up! At best the write up is from beer parlour and a sheer waste of reading. Op lacks analytical knowledge hence reason he ‘resorted’ to go straight to the point.
Re: Defections: Peter Obi Is The Only Hope Of Opposition Against Tinubu In 2027. by MemphitzDgreat1(m): 10:31pm On Oct 17, 2025
CoronaVirusPro:
😆😂😆😂😆

Even in the face of GLARING reality, Obidients still think they have a shot 😂😀😂😀😂

I am a strong believer of hoping, but also a strong believer of facing reality when it stares at you.

At this juncture, it is ABSOLUTE DELUSION to even hope that anything comes close to His Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR)

Haven’t you seen, heard or read about the current status quo, and how His Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) is light years ahead of oppositions that currently do not exist.

How do you lots hope for impossibilities? Cant you be true and realistic to yourselves in the face of hardcore truth?

Anyone planning to contest against the demigod just wants his picture on the ballot papers, and it’s not about winning.
A slave is who he says he is...... A Slave!!
Re: Defections: Peter Obi Is The Only Hope Of Opposition Against Tinubu In 2027. by Samajogs: 10:31pm On Oct 17, 2025
Drum it out the emilokan and miscreants don't like this message always looking nonsense to talk about... Wakeup to reality
Re: Defections: Peter Obi Is The Only Hope Of Opposition Against Tinubu In 2027. by hafeeanubasy: 10:31pm On Oct 17, 2025
OBi and his well overrated leadership skills by his followers.

So far after 2023,OBI has not shown leadership except cho cho and tribal bigotry
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