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2027: Tinubu’ll win Ondo landslide - Oke
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2027: Tinubu’ll win Ondo landslide - Oke

From Vanguard · () English

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  • A Nigerian APC chieftain predicts a landslide victory for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 Ondo State presidential election.
  • The chieftain dismisses internal party disputes following the primary election as a threat to the APC's chances.
  • He asserts the APC's continued popularity and strength in Ondo State.

A prominent figure within Nigeria's All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Chief Olusola Oke, has confidently predicted a resounding victory for President Bola Tinubu in the state during the 2027 presidential election. Oke made these remarks in response to concerns raised by a House of Representatives aspirant, Engr. Razaq Obe, who suggested that post-primary election crises could jeopardize Tinubu's chances in Ondo.

As a chieftain of the APC in Ondo State, I cannot keep mute over such an outburst.

— Chief Olusola Oke, SANOke stated this while reacting to comments by a House of Representatives aspirant, Engr. Razaq Obe, that the President may not secure victory in Ondo State in 2027 due to the crisis that followed the party’s last primary election.

Oke, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), strongly refuted Obe's assessment, describing it as detached from the political reality on the ground. He emphasized that the APC maintains a robust and popular standing within Ondo State, asserting that such negative commentary unfairly portrays the party's state chapter and overlooks the dedicated efforts of its leaders to ensure Tinubu's success.

The statement that President Tinubu and APC may not win the 2027 election is in total contrast to the popularity of APC and President Tinubu in Ondo State.

— Chief Olusola Oke, SANOke described the comments by Engr. Razaq Obe as contrary to the reality on ground.

Highlighting the nature of political contests, Oke acknowledged that disagreements are common following primary elections, particularly among aspirants vying for party tickets. However, he stressed that these internal disputes do not diminish the party's overall strength or its readiness for the upcoming election. He declared the APC as the dominant political force in Ondo State.

The only party in Ondo State is APC. In every contest, especially primary elections, there is always post-primary disagreement, particularly among those who contested for party tickets.

— Chief Olusola Oke, SANOke argued that disagreements after primary elections are normal and do not reflect the party's strength.

Expressing unwavering confidence, Oke stated that the APC's current political momentum in Ondo will undoubtedly translate into a landslide win for President Tinubu in 2027. He urged party members to refrain from making public statements that could potentially harm the APC's image.

With the current state of APC in Ondo State, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will record a landslide victory in Ondo come 2027.

— Chief Olusola Oke, SANThe legal practitioner expressed confidence that the current political strength of the APC in Ondo would translate into victory for Tinubu in 2027.
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