2027: Lawmaker dismisses Atiku, Peter Obi, says they lack structures to defeat Tinubu in 2027

Nigerian lawmaker Yusuf Gagdi is confident that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will retain power in the 2027 general election, asserting that opposition leaders like Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi lack the political structures to challenge President Bola Tinubu. Gagdi, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Navy, stated his belief that the APC's nationwide presence and grassroots mobilization far surpass those of any opposition party.

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I have never, in my political imagination, thought that my party, APC, will lose the election.

During a television appearance, Gagdi questioned the opposition's strategy, asking, "What are the opposition doing? What are the opposition planning or doing?" He claimed to have seen no significant effort from Atiku or Obi to unseat the incumbent president. Gagdi also pointed to past electoral results, noting that Peter Obi did not win in his home constituency in previous elections, while Gagdi himself secured a substantial victory in his area under the APC banner in 2023.

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You have seen APC’s activities in the last one year across Nigeria, in the four angles of Nigeria where our political activities is 10 times the political activities of any opposition political party in Nigeria.

Beyond electoral politics, Gagdi accused some opposition figures of exploiting Nigeria's security challenges for political gain. He advocated for the establishment of state police, criticizing opposition figures who questioned the timing of such initiatives instead of focusing on their potential to improve security. Gagdi emphasized that political leaders should prioritize supporting efforts to address insecurity rather than using it as a political tool.

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What are the opposition doing? What are the opposition planning or doing?