Demola Olarewaju, Senior Political Assistant to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has shared his insights on the potential outcome of the 2027 presidential election in Nigeria. During an appearance on the Mic On podcast, Olarewaju suggested that President Bola Tinubu’s chances of winning the election could be jeopardized if certain conditions are met.
Specifically, Olarewaju stated that if Atiku Abubakar and former President Goodluck Jonathan were to run for the presidency on different platforms in 2027, the All Progressives Congress (APC) would likely lose the election. He emphasized that Jonathan’s potential candidacy would garner significant support if he were to emerge victorious from a competitive primary.
Olarewaju’s comments were in response to a question about the potential scenario in which Jonathan runs on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Atiku Abubakar runs on the African Democratic Congress (ADC) platform. In this case, Olarewaju believes that the APC would lose its base in the election.
The Senior Political Assistant also shared his thoughts on the current state of the PDP, stating that the party is no longer a dominant force in national politics. According to Olarewaju, the PDP has lost its national relevance and has become a vehicle for satisfying ethnic desires. However, he noted that the party may still maintain some influence in certain states.
Olarewaju’s comments provide insight into the complex dynamics of Nigerian politics and the potential implications of various electoral scenarios. As the 2027 presidential election approaches, it remains to be seen how the political landscape will unfold and which parties and candidates will emerge as major contenders. The outcome of the election will likely have significant implications for the country’s future, and Olarewaju’s observations highlight the importance of considering various factors and possibilities in predicting the results.
