ADC Chieftain Says Only Opposition Coalition Can Unseat Tinubu in 2027

Kenneth Okonkwo, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and spokesman for its presidential candidate, said on September 4, 2026 in an interview with Ibeju Upgrade Media that the only way to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election is through an opposition coalition. He argued that the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, would not succeed if he runs alone, even with former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso as his running mate. Okonkwo claimed Obi would struggle to gain enough support in northern Nigeria, noting that Kano voters rejected him in 2023 and will likely do so again in 2027, adding that Tinubu would 'eat him like biscuits' in a solo contest. He urged opposition forces to unite, quoting Tinubu’s remark that power is not taken à la carte but must be fought for and snatched.

This statement underscores the perceived weakness of a fragmented opposition and highlights the regional hurdles any candidate faces, especially in the north, shaping strategies for the 2027 election and informing voters about the viability of solo versus joint campaigns.

If you want to see a credible challenge to Tinubu in 2027, which opposition leaders do you think should unite with Obi, and what issues would drive such a coalition?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/04/2027-only-opposition-coalition-can-unseat-tinubu-kenneth-okonkwo/