Prophet Joshua Iginla of the Champion Royal Assembly has publicly endorsed former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi as the strongest opposition candidate capable of challenging President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 Nigerian presidential election.
Speaking during a live Sunday service, Iginla argued that Obi, who is among the leading contenders for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential ticket, would need a northern deputy to mount a formidable challenge against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). He cautioned Obi against accepting a vice-presidential role under any other candidate, warning that doing so would erode his political relevance.
“This is my political opinion,” Iginla told his congregation. “If we really want to give the opposition party a strong fight, put Peter Obi there, let him be deputized by any Northerner and then we will have a fight. Peter Obi, don’t—if you vice anybody, you have lost your political relevance. It’s better you go zero and leave them to do their things. The issue is so simple, you need patience if you want to go there.”
The remarks come amid ongoing discussions between Obi and former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso about a possible political alliance. Supporters of both figures have floated the idea of an Obi-Kwankwaso ticket, though no formal agreement has been announced.
Iginla’s endorsement adds to the growing speculation about opposition strategy ahead of the 2027 election cycle, as political actors assess potential alignments to counter the APC’s hold on the presidency.
