Solely Atiku, Jonathan Can Cease Tinubu in 2027 — Ganduje’s Former Aide Reveals
A former prime aide to ex-APC nationwide chairman Abdullahi Ganduje has named two politicians he believes can defeat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu within the 2027 presidential election.
Salihu Tanko Yakasai, who as soon as served as Ganduje’s media spokesman, mentioned solely two figures have the political weight to problem the ruling social gathering efficiently.
He recognized former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former President Goodluck Jonathan as the primary threats to Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Yakasai made this recognized throughout a current interview the place he spoke on social gathering politics, the state of the opposition, and rising anger in northern Nigeria. He mentioned the 2027 election would rely largely on whether or not the opposition can unite behind one candidate.
In response to him, Atiku stays the strongest challenger if opposition events conform to current him as their flagbearer. He argued that Atiku nonetheless instructions vast help throughout the northern area and will mobilize voters in opposition to the ruling social gathering.
“The one approach they will come out en masse to vote in opposition to Asiwaju is that if Atiku is the candidate. He’ll safe virtually all of the 19 northern states,” Yakasai mentioned.
He additionally pointed to former President Jonathan as one other determine able to disrupting the APC’s plans. Yakasai famous that Jonathan may entice help from completely different areas and political {groups} if he chooses to return to the race.
“If he steps into the ring, Goodluck Jonathan would be the finest candidate as a result of he’ll enchantment to so many {groups}. He solely has one time period,” he said.
Yakasai additional blamed northern dissatisfaction on what he described as unfair remedy by the present administration. He mentioned many individuals within the area really feel ignored regardless of their position in Tinubu’s victory.
“The a part of the nation that feels uncared for and betrayed is the northern a part of the nation, as a result of they made the president,” he mentioned.
He accused the federal authorities of uneven appointments and venture distribution. In response to him, this has created resentment and will weaken the APC if a robust and united opposition emerges.
Yakasai warned that with out unity, the opposition stands little likelihood in opposition to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress in 2027.