Keyamo calls 2027 election a 'coronation' for Tinubu, dismisses Obi, Atiku

Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, told Channels Television’s Politics Today that the 2027 presidential election will be a coronation for President Bola Tinubu, not a competitive contest. Speaking earlier today, he dismissed the prospects of opposition candidates Peter Obi of the Nigeria Democratic Congress and Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress, saying demographic calculations show no clear path for Obi to gain votes. Keyamo asserted that the APC-led government’s achievements have already secured broad Nigerian support for Tinubu’s re-election.

This statement reflects the ruling party’s confidence as the 2027 election approaches and may shape public perception of the opposition’s viability. By framing the contest as a foregone conclusion, the APC could influence voter morale and opposition strategy, making it important for citizens to assess the claims critically.

Keyamo did not detail which achievements underpin his confidence, and the opposition parties have not yet issued a response. Voters should examine each party’s track record and policy proposals independently of elite predictions. With the ruling party framing the 2027 race as a coronation, how will you assess the parties’ records and promises when deciding your vote?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/31/2027-election-will-be-coronation-for-tinubu-keyamo/