2027: Nobody is contesting against Tinubu, says Fayose

President Bola Tinubu remains the undisputed favorite for the 2027 presidential election, with no opposition capable of mounting a serious challenge, according to former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose. Fayose asserted that any perception of significant electoral threats to Tinubu is merely "noise on social media" and does not reflect the political reality.

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Nobody is contesting against Tinubu. You may not like to hear this. There is a difference between reality and noise on social media.

Speaking on Channels Television's Politics Today, Fayose explained that the opposition's chances have been severely diminished by their inability to unite behind a common platform. He pointed to the proliferation of political parties and presidential hopefuls as evidence of this fragmentation, arguing that it has "destroyed their journey by themselves."

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If the opposition coalition had remained together and were to be in one party against Tinubu, I would say Tinubu would get a run for his money.

Fayose drew a parallel with the 2023 presidential election, where he noted that the division between Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi resulted in a "major three-horse race." He believes this division ultimately benefited Tinubu, and predicts a similar outcome in 2027, stating, "Tinubu will have his way with ease."

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Tinubu is like every Nigerian leader that I believe in, but let me tell you, the moment that they have NDC, and they have ADC, initially they were saying Tinubu was pushing for a one-party state, now there are so many parties, they have destroyed their journey by themselves.

Despite widespread concerns over insecurity, economic hardship, and the rising cost of living, Fayose maintained that Tinubu has done his best to address the nation's challenges. He suggested that the president is being unfairly "blackmailed" by the security crisis, comparing the situation to how former President Goodluck Jonathan was treated before leaving office. Fayose also argued that Tinubu inherited a worse situation from the previous administration and has been managing the damage effectively.

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You remember that when Atiku and Obi contested, it was a major three-horse race and Tinubu had his way, and I’m telling you again, Tinubu will have his way with ease.