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Former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has predicted that President Bola Tinubu will defeat former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election, even if the two opposition candidates unite.

Fayose made the statement during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he discussed the political calculations ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

The former governor argued that the opposition would face an even greater challenge if Atiku and Obi contested separately, saying their votes could be divided across the country.

“Atiku is there, Obi is there. Even if they come together, this man (Tinubu) will still defeat them,” Fayose said.

He added that if the two opposition figures failed to unite, their votes would be further divided in what he described as a “balkanised” election.

Fayose also claimed that the South-West would produce a significant vote margin for Tinubu, questioning the ability of Atiku or Obi to secure substantial support in states such as Ekiti, Osun and Ondo.

The former governor predicted that Tinubu would secure more than 12 million votes in the 2027 election.

He attributed his prediction partly to what he described as improvements in the economy and infrastructure under the Tinubu administration.

Fayose said the President inherited an economy that was in a difficult situation after the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari but argued that Tinubu had since stabilised it.

He also cited the unification of the foreign exchange market, the student loan programme and road projects as examples of developments he believed could influence voters.

Fayose acknowledged that some Nigerians might disagree with his assessment of the administration's performance.

The former governor further argued that the presidency should remain in the South for eight years before power returns to the North.

According to him, Tinubu represented what he described as the “shortest point” for power to return to the North after the current administration.

He questioned whether Atiku, if elected, would be able to serve only one term before facing pressure to hand power back to the South.

Fayose also made reference to the possibility of a wider opposition contest involving other presidential candidates, arguing that multiple opposition candidates could further fragment the vote.

His comments come amid continuing discussions among opposition politicians over the possibility of forming a united platform ahead of the 2027 election.

Atiku is the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), while Obi is the candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Tinubu is seeking another term on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The opposition coalition has continued to face questions over whether prominent candidates can agree on a single presidential candidate before the election.

Fayose, however, maintained that even a joint Atiku-Obi ticket would not prevent Tinubu from winning, based on his assessment of the political landscape.

The former governor currently serves as chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency board after his appointment by Tinubu.

His remarks have therefore added another voice to the growing debate over the strength of the opposition coalition and the political calculations ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

Stomachs infrastructure at work

danhunter500:
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has predicted that President Bola Tinubu will defeat former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election, even if the two opposition candidates unite.

Fayose made the statement during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he discussed the political calculations ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

The former governor argued that the opposition would face an even greater challenge if Atiku and Obi contested separately, saying their votes could be divided across the country.

“Atiku is there, Obi is there. Even if they come together, this man (Tinubu) will still defeat them,” Fayose said.

He added that if the two opposition figures failed to unite, their votes would be further divided in what he described as a “balkanised” election.

Fayose also claimed that the South-West would produce a significant vote margin for Tinubu, questioning the ability of Atiku or Obi to secure substantial support in states such as Ekiti, Osun and Ondo.

The former governor predicted that Tinubu would secure more than 12 million votes in the 2027 election.

He attributed his prediction partly to what he described as improvements in the economy and infrastructure under the Tinubu administration.

Fayose said the President inherited an economy that was in a difficult situation after the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari but argued that Tinubu had since stabilised it.

He also cited the unification of the foreign exchange market, the student loan programme and road projects as examples of developments he believed could influence voters.

Fayose acknowledged that some Nigerians might disagree with his assessment of the administration's performance.

The former governor further argued that the presidency should remain in the South for eight years before power returns to the North.

According to him, Tinubu represented what he described as the “shortest point” for power to return to the North after the current administration.

He questioned whether Atiku, if elected, would be able to serve only one term before facing pressure to hand power back to the South.

Fayose also made reference to the possibility of a wider opposition contest involving other presidential candidates, arguing that multiple opposition candidates could further fragment the vote.

His comments come amid continuing discussions among opposition politicians over the possibility of forming a united platform ahead of the 2027 election.

Atiku is the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), while Obi is the candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Tinubu is seeking another term on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The opposition coalition has continued to face questions over whether prominent candidates can agree on a single presidential candidate before the election.

Fayose, however, maintained that even a joint Atiku-Obi ticket would not prevent Tinubu from winning, based on his assessment of the political landscape.

The former governor currently serves as chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency board after his appointment by Tinubu.

His remarks have therefore added another voice to the growing debate over the strength of the opposition coalition and the political calculations ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

Fayose is talking nonsense out of tribalism and hypocritical mindset he inherited from his political father called tinubu the master of certificate forger

Stomach infrastructure speaking. Tinubu was beaten in majors areas including Abuja, Lagos, Osun and Rivers. He will be beaten again.

Radicalwarrior:
Fayose is talking nonsense out of tribalism and hypocritical mindset he inherited from his political father called tinubu the master of certificate forger

And your own jabberish statement is established on patriotism abi

These your kind bitterness, no go allow una enter Aso Rock.

Daguccizgreat:
Stomachs infrastructure at work

Better than the empty stomach wey u dey perambulate with.

What were you expecting from a failure like Fayose. Tinubu has no pathway to be reelection, where in SS, SE, NC and NW will Tinubu get votes? Even SW is not 50% guaranteed.

Validated:
What were you expecting from a failure like Fayose. Tinubu has no pathway to be reelection, where in SS, SE, NC and NW will Tinubu get votes? Even SW is not 50% guaranteed.

Why are you guys so funny?



Una dey learn am?

That's not in doubt.
2023 they contested against BAT but 2027 they're up against PBAT!

I believe Atiku as a veteran politician knows this clearly that's why he's more concerned about legal technicality that can disqualify PBAT.

As for the Pretentious Obi, he's equally aware but because of his delusional headless mob he has no option than to stay up and be feeding them with lies and forlorn hope.

Obi is holding a biafra passport leading to nowhere

We wanted their unity badly so that they can be rounded up with the beating, but unfortunately for them, they chickening out

favor914:
Better than the empty stomach wey u dey perambulate with.

One thing with you data boys is that you all think everyone on here is broke like you. I'm a business owner who makes a profit of at least half a million every month. Know your class boy

And a 2 terms former governor is hungry abi ⁉️

Anyone who doesn't support ur candidate is hungry and paid by d government but u guys are all Forbes listed billionaires.

Ndi Ara

Daguccizgreat:
One thing with you data boys is that you all think everyone on here is broke like you. I'm a business owner who makes a profit of at least half a million every month. Know your class boy

Everybody including Obidients and atikulators knows this.

For me I commend these opposition politicians especially the presidential aspirants because they invest billions of naira for campaigns in an election they have less than 10% chance of winning. Our electoral outcomes are predictable unless you choose to ignore the recurring theatrics of our democratic process

1000 ATIKU and 1000 OBI in the same party will be defeated before 1 Pm on election day by president TINUBU.

JHicks:
That's not in doubt.
2023 they contested against BAT but 2027 they're up against PBAT!

I believe Atiku as a veteran politician knows this clearly that's why he's more concerned about legal technicality that can disqualify PBAT.

As for the Pretentious Obi, he's equally aware but because of his delusional headless mob he has no option than to stay up and be feeding them with lies and forlorn hope.

Obi is holding a biafra passport leading to nowhere

Aptly stated.. especially that of Atiku. I’m surprised after 2023 court & “Chicago” failure, he’s still going about lost “legalities” and looking for so-called US case.. Very ridiculous!

Basket mouth! Can he win election without rigging?