A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress,
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu may struggle
to secure re-election in 2027, citing internal polling and current political
trends.
Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s
Politics Today, Rhodes-Vivour claimed that available data suggests there
is no clear path for the president to emerge victorious in the next general
election.
According to him, the political landscape—particularly
in northern Nigeria, which significantly contributed to Tinubu’s electoral
success in 2023—is undergoing notable changes that could affect future voting
patterns.
He criticised what he described as a governance
structure that benefits a select group, alleging that the current
administration is driven by a narrow circle of loyalists rather than broader
national representation.
Rhodes-Vivour also accused the president of playing a
role in the internal crises affecting opposition parties, including the ADC,
suggesting that such developments are aimed at weakening political rivals ahead
of the elections.
He argued that creating instability within opposition
groups could be a strategy to limit competition and consolidate political
advantage, but expressed confidence that such efforts would not succeed.
The comments come amid ongoing tensions involving the
Independent National Electoral Commission, which recently removed the names of
David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola as leaders of the ADC from its official portal,
citing a court directive to maintain the status quo.
The ADC has disputed the commission’s interpretation
of the ruling, accusing it of misapplication. In response, party members
organised a press conference followed by a protest tagged “Save Nigeria
Democracy” at INEC headquarters in Abuja.
The demonstration attracted several prominent
political figures, including Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar, Rotimi Amaechi, Rabiu
Kwankwaso, and Aminu Tambuwal, alongside supporters such as members of the
Kwankwasiyya Movement.
The unfolding developments highlight rising political
tension and realignments as parties begin to position themselves ahead of the
2027 elections.
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