Why Atiku Can’t Defeat Tinubu in 2027, Even with Peter Obi as Operating Mate – Minister
Minister of Arts, Tradition and the Inventive Financial system, Hannatu Musawa, has insisted that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar wouldn’t be capable to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu within the 2027 common election, even when he types a joint ticket with Labour Occasion’s Peter Obi.
Musawa made the remarks throughout a dialog on TheMicon Podcast, which was posted on Instagram on Saturday, the place she described Atiku as a revered political heavyweight however maintained that he would nonetheless fall quick in opposition to the ruling social gathering in 2027.
Though she referred to the previous vice chairman as a “formidable opponent,” the minister stated she doesn’t imagine he has what it takes to defeat Tinubu on the polls.
“I feel he’s a formidable opponent. However I don’t assume in 2027 that Vice President Atiku Abubakar… I don’t assume he’s a match,” she stated.
Musawa additionally dismissed the potential for an Atiku–Obi alliance making any distinction, arguing that even a mixed ticket wouldn’t be sufficient to defeat the APC.
“I don’t assume he’s a match even when Atiku and Peter turn into collectively,” she added.
She stated such an association may create severe divisions throughout the opposition, notably amongst Obi’s supporters, popularly often known as Obidients, who she famous might reject any plan that locations Obi in a deputy function.
Musawa argued that lots of Obi’s supporters have persistently maintained they might not again him if he accepts a vice-presidential place, warning that it may result in resentment and voter apathy.
“That’s going to upset a whole lot of Obidients as a result of they’re probably not prepared to take Peter Obi as a vice-presidential candidate,” she stated.
She additional acknowledged that if such a deal occurs, many people who had vowed to not compromise on their political selections could be pressured into an uncomfortable reversal.
“Lots of people are going to need to eat crow that stated they wouldn’t help Peter Obi if he grew to become vice-presidential candidate,” Musawa added.
The minister additionally claimed the opposition’s prospects could be even weaker if the positions had been reversed and Peter Obi emerges because the presidential candidate on the ticket.
In keeping with her, placing Obi on the prime of the poll could be the quickest path to defeat for the opposition in 2027.
“And if it’s the opposite means round… if Peter Obi is on the ticket as a presidential candidate, then that’s the quickest means the opposition goes to lose this election,” she stated.