No Single Opposition Party Can Defeat Tinubu in 2027 – Former Presidential Aspirant

Without a solid alliance, it would be extremely difficult for any one opposition party to beat President Bola Tinubu in the general elections of 2027, according to former presidential candidate Martin Onovo.
Onovo made this claim in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Monday. Onovo was a presidential candidate in 2015 under the National Conscience Party, which is now closed.
“A strong coalition of opposition forces must present a united front in order to defeat the All Progressives Congress in 2027,” he said.

Calling it a positive start, Onovo extended his support behind the coalition efforts being led by Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the former vice president and PDP presidential candidate.

“The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), the biggest coalition in the Fourth Republic’s history, was my idea. The only alternative is to form a coalition. “United minorities are more powerful than divided majorities,” he stated.

He was certain that the APC may suffer a crushing defeat at the polls thanks to a well-organized alliance.

According to Onovo, “if the coalition does not undermine itself, it will win the 2027 election with 99 percent of the vote.” If the ruling party does it correctly, it will be successful and beat them convincingly.

The Tinubu-led administration received negative marks from Onovo for mid-term performance, especially in the areas of security and basic welfare services.

“There hasn’t been much progress in addressing insecurity or enhancing the quality of life for average Nigerians,” he said.

He urged the President to spend the rest of his term effectively addressing the fundamental needs of Nigerians.

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Instead of political loyalists, Onovo emphasized the necessity for capable hands in governance.

Instead of loyalists, we need capable individuals in positions. As the President assumes leadership and accountability, let’s assemble the best team, the best plans, and a moral atmosphere.

For the suffering to stop, we need the right leaders with sound economic and security plans. He went on, “Loyalty must not come at the expense of performance.”

In addition, he asked the President to step up efforts to combat corruption and take significant action to lower wealth inequality, citing them as the main sources of societal unrest and insecurity in Nigeria.