The Presidency has punctured the chances of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State, Peter Obi defeating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections.
It declared the opposition alliance as weak and lacking in direction.
Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement, said even if Atiku and Obi teamed up on a joint ticket, they would still be unable to defeat the Tinubu/Shettima candidacy.
“There is no way Atiku and Obi can defeat Tinubu, even if they come together,” Onanuga said. “The Tinubu administration has done enough to earn the trust of Nigerians again. Atiku has been contesting and losing, and Obi’s influence remains largely regional.”
He described the newly formed opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as unserious and ideologically shallow, stressing that it posed no real threat to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination, Daniel Bwala, predicted that the coalition would collapse within six months.
According to him, the alliance lacks a unifying vision, policy clarity, or national appeal.
“This merger is driven by ambition, not ideas. It will not stand the test of time,” Bwala said.
The National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu urged the opposition not to underestimate Tinubu, describing the President as a visionary leader with a track record of reform and innovation.
“The opposition is relying on outdated narratives. President Tinubu is far ahead in terms of ideas and leadership capacity,” Ribadu stated.
