Ex-APC VC Lukman wants Tinubu defeated in 2027 but frustrated with opposition approach

Former APC Vice Chairman Salihu Lukman told Arise Television earlier today that he personally wants President Bola Tinubu and the APC defeated in the 2027 general elections, but is frustrated with the opposition's current approach. Lukman criticized opposition leaders for focusing on personal ambitions rather than building a united front capable of holding elected leaders accountable, warning they risk repeating the mistakes of the 2023 elections despite ongoing judicial processes.

Lukman, who advocated for opposition coalition-building two years ago, expressed disappointment that the opposition still lacks a cohesive party structure to challenge the ruling party effectively. He emphasized that without addressing internal divisions and prioritizing national destiny over individual ambitions, the opposition is unlikely to succeed in 2027, regardless of judicial outcomes from previous elections.

His comments highlight growing frustration within opposition circles about their readiness to unseat the APC, suggesting that merely wanting change isn't enough without organizational discipline and accountability focus. The 2027 election cycle appears increasingly shaped by internal opposition struggles as much as by the ruling party's performance.

Will opposition leaders set aside personal ambitions to build a unified coalition focused on accountability, or will 2027 repeat the fragmented efforts seen in 2023?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/31/2027-i-want-to-see-tinubu-apc-defeated-lukman/