Lagos APC Rejects Claim That Tinubu Could Lose 2027 Poll
The Lagos State chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed a prediction by media executive and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, that President Bola Tinubu would lose the 2027 presidential election if former Vice President Atiku Abubakar runs against him alongside Peter Obi or Rotimi Amaechi.
Momodu’s analysis, which suggested a coalition against Tinubu could be victorious, was characterized by the Lagos APC as speculative and without foundation. In a formal statement, the party’s state spokesman, Seye Oladejo, asserted that all indicators point to an “unstoppable victory” for President Tinubu in the next electoral cycle.
“We wish to state clearly that such comments remain speculative, premature, and completely unsupported by the realities on ground,” Oladejo stated. He countered that emerging political alignments and credible assessments indicate Tinubu’s re-election is assured, while potential challengers are beset by internal crises and lack of cohesion.
The spokesman highlighted the Tinubu administration’s focus on economic reforms and security, tied to the “Renewed Hope Agenda,” as a key factor for voter confidence. He argued that Nigerians recognize “genuine leadership” and that the opposition camp is defined by “persistent disarray” and a lack of clear direction, requiring more than “grandstanding” to gain electoral traction.
The exchange underscores early positioning amid Nigeria’s long electoral cycle. President Tinubu, elected in 2023, is constitutionally eligible for a second term. His party’s confident projection contrasts sharply with the opposition’s Fragmentation, a dynamic analysts note could shape the 2027 contest. The APC’s rebuttal signals its intent to frame the narrative around the incumbent’s policy agenda while portraying rivals as disorganized.
The statement concluded by urging political actors to focus on national development rather than “speculative permutations” about distant elections, reinforcing the party’s stance that the current trajectory of governance will secure popular support in 2027.
