₦airaland Forum

FUBARA is a disgrace to democracy

Macphenson:
First you are not from Abia state. Second you don't reside in Abia state. So your rants are of no consequences. Alex Otti doesn't even know such a riff raff exists.

The people of Abia have made their choice and are very happy with the choice and will vote massively for him in 2027 elections. The only viable thing you can do is to hug the nearest transformer.

first keep quiet, secondly everyone in Abia state is tired of Alex otti poor leadership

Stale try again

Validated:
Better to be a netant in your country than be a vegetable in France.

LibertyRep:
How's is this even an issue?

but it could have been an issue if it was WIKE abi ? Hypocrites everywhere

Una go get sense on social media una like am or not 😆

slivertongue:
The greetings is Obi's so I don't know why some folks are bothered about every action or statement of PO. Obi must be a yard for civility

Who is even peter obi in where ATIKU is ?

And very unfortunate peter obi is a tenant in ADC

Validated:
With Peter Obi out of Labour Party, the Abure-led leadership effectively destroyed all they had. They are now Orphan looking for a benefactor. It is very strange that the same Gov. Otti that they accused of destroying the party is now being begged to become the party leader.

As far as we are concerned Abure and his team of destroyers used their hands to remove succes from themselves. Wike that was their co-conspirator is now off their case.
INEC has abandoned them, Obidients have abandoned them, the presidency has abandoned them.

LP is now Leper Colony Party

OneCandleAway:
Which resident? Wike want to form he controls Abuja votes as well

we are talking FCT not your erosion village that can't come out on Monday

Everyone in FCT is happy to have WIKE as FCT minister

ALEX OTTI is a disgrace to good governernce

Hoelujohn:
If he participates and Atiku wins, who will you advice Atiku to pick as running mate?

that is left for ATIKU

Ezeama400:
Why is Bola begging governors to defect ?

obi must not run away from ADC, he must participate in primary election with ATIKU, ameachi and others.

Likes is an achievement for kids, are you a kid ?

Demetrix:
Honestly speaking, I've been meaning to create this topic. First off,I've noticed that the level of tribalism and political agitation is skyrocketing at an alarming rate sadly. However,has anyone else noticed unusual likes of some comments on political issues? I may be wrong but I feel there are people on this forum seeking to push a particular political agenda as a group or the forum now creates room for fake likes.

OBI must participate in primary election with ATIKU, ameachi and others. Nothing like free ticket or vice presidential ticket

Ezeama400:
Why is Tinubu relying on governors to win elections instead of the other way round if he’s actually pupular ?

From 2007 till 2023, so many north East and North West governors won elections due to Buhar’s influence, not really because they were popular..

In Tinubu’s case, it’s totally different. More than half of governors that defected to APC have cases with EFCC. Why would Bola Tinubu rely on Govonors to win elections?

Shatap if you don't have any thing to say

keemsleek:
Now I see why those kids insult you all the time. Have a nice time go and throw insult with your kind. I'm not in your league when it comes to it.

The same ATIKU/OBI that buhari easily defeated before 1pm in 2019 presidential election

AkuYAY:
Atiku–Obi: The Only Ticket That Can Seriously Challenge Tinubu in 2027


Nigerian elections are not won by noise, online enthusiasm, or moral arguments alone. They are won through structure, reach, negotiation, timing, and a practical understanding of how power works in a complex federation.

Any serious discussion about 2027 must begin from this reality, not from sentiment. When the emotions are stripped away, a presidential ticket pairing Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi remains the most realistic opposition option capable of mounting a national challenge.

This is not an argument rooted in personality worship or nostalgia. It is grounded in political arithmetic. Elections in Nigeria are decided by spread, coalition-building, party machinery, and election-day coordination.

Popularity can attract attention, but structure delivers victory. An opposition that truly seeks power must prioritise what works over what merely inspires.


Atiku Abubakar brings decades of nationwide political experience. He has contested presidential elections, built alliances across regions, religions, and interests, and understands the internal mechanics of parties and power blocs.


Few opposition figures possess his reach within Nigeria’s political establishment or his familiarity with the country’s electoral terrain. Whether admired or criticised, Atiku understands how to negotiate interests, assemble coalitions, and sustain a truly national campaign.
Peter Obi represents a different but equally important strength.

He commands credibility among urban voters, young Nigerians, professionals, and citizens disillusioned with wasteful governance. His emphasis on prudence, accountability, and competence resonates with a generation seeking measurable results rather than rhetoric. Obi also enjoys strong goodwill internationally and among investors who want Nigeria to project seriousness and stability.


However, elections are not won on goodwill alone. Obi’s challenge has never been integrity or vision, but the absence of a deeply entrenched nationwide political machine capable of matching the ruling party’s reach. This is not a personal failing; it is simply political reality. Crowds, social media energy, and moral clarity do not automatically translate into dominance across 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. Atiku’s strength lies precisely in this missing link—party structures, elite networks, and election logistics.


Alternative combinations often suggested, such as Obi–Kwankwaso or Kwankwaso–Obi, face structural limitations. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso is a formidable political force, particularly within his region, but presidential elections require more than regional influence.

They demand national spread and the ability to build consensus across Nigeria’s diverse power centres. Pairing two strong personalities without a unifying national structure risks rivalry rather than synergy.

Winning tickets are built on complementary strengths, not overlapping ambitions.
The logic of an Atiku–Obi partnership lies in balance. One understands the system deeply; the other challenges it credibly. One commands legacy political networks; the other energises a new political class. One brings execution; the other brings trust. That combination offers the opposition its clearest path to blending moral legitimacy with electoral viability.


There is also a need for honesty about what it takes to win power in Nigeria. There is a clear difference between running for president and running to win.

Politics rewards those who understand compromise, alliance-building, timing, and sacrifice. Moral clarity is essential, but purity without power rarely delivers reform. Those serious about 2027 must stop confusing symbolic victories with actual electoral success.


That said, realism demands acknowledging the current balance of power. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu enters any 2027 contest with significant advantages. Incumbency, control of party machinery, entrenched alliances, and deep-rooted networks across Nigeria’s political and economic centres all work in his favour. Any opposition hoping to defeat such a force must come with unity, discipline, strategy, and a sober understanding of how power operates.


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Yusuff A. Yusuff is a media owner and strategist with expertise in climate-smart agriculture and sustainable housing solutions. He writes from Abuja.

Stale

jmoore:
So we should support a drug lord?

Brendaniel:
Is Wike older than Peter Obi?

Na wa for una o

una go get sense in this nairaland by fire by force

Shatap

keemsleek:
Why is it when someone says the truth on this forum, and it's doesn't fit into you people's rumble. It's either the person is obidents or batist or the person is against obi or tinubu. What's I am saying is respecting someone older than you is not a crime. If you older than Mr no matter our disagreement or political ideology I will always respect you. So relax take a chill, either woke or obi nothing wrong in been respecting elderly ones.

Jubilations and celebrations everywhere in rivers state, everyone in rivers state is happy to have WIKE as minister

Are you immune to sickness or death?

SmartPolician:
Wike looks sick; he should focus on taking care of his health

Bitter Obidients miscreants doing what they know how to do best

Jubilations and celebrations all over Port Harcourt, everyone in rivers state is happy to have WIKE as minister.

But it could be new if it was WIKE abi? Hypocrites everywhere

frankmoney:
But that is his former boss so nothing new ,plus atiku is like an elder states man

Is TINUBU not is elder? Did he ever great TINUBU in bent position?

AbdulAkpan:
Peter Obi has always greeted his elders on his bent knees. He is a complete definition of respect.

But it couldn't have been sign of respect if it was WIKE? Hypocrites everywhere

Brendaniel:
Nothing new here, it's just sign of respect...

But if it was WIKE something is wrong abi ? Hypocrites everywhere una go get sense in this nairaland by fire by force

keemsleek:
Rubbish talk. What's wrong in greeting someone older than him and a respective way. Chocho everywhere. He's done nothing wrong.

But it could be sign of weakness if it was WIKE abi? Hypocrites everywhere

tonesky:
Being respectful is not a sign of weakness. Atiku seniors him by age and also was his former Boss. The busy bodies want to take advantage of every situation to make themselves relevant. We remain resolute and wouldn't join your gutter politics. Ndi Ara!

But ATIKU is not peter obi mate in any aspect

Someone somewhere is suffering from too much intake of tramadol 😅😅

obonujoker:
Are you crazy!? How dare you call Otti failed? Even we that are not from Abia State knows how much he has transformed the state.

Please stop this useless politricks that Tinubu has used to tie you down , to yourself

patchsk:
You know what you're doing.
I leave you to God

shay before na your uncle you want leave me to?

OriOko88:
Chaii. Wawa. I know that Wawa very well,close to kanji dam. There is an Air Force base around that area oo. The area also hold Kaiji wildlife reserve area. Was in that place around 2009. Very nice area but it's now sad that bandits hv taken over kainji and newbussa.

There are many federal institutions there too. Like college of freshwater technology and college of foresty

bandit has never taken over kainji or new bussa even for a minute (kainji is where the dam is located and it is safe, new bussa is the headquarters of Borgu LGA of niger state and new bussa is safe) . and Wawa is more than 30km from kainji dam not that close as you exegerated. The villages that are close to kainji dam are dogon gari, fakun,nasarawa and sabo. Air force base is located in new bussa not Wawa. Only army barracks and kainji lake national park are located in wawa