Nigerian lawmaker, Enyinnaya Abaribe has rubbished suggestions that Bola Tinubu’s antecedent of never losing an election till date propels him as a popular candidate ahead of the 2027 elections, saying those supporting the former Lagos Governor are not bold enough to say it due to fear of being stoned even in their homes.
Abaribe, who appeared as a guest on a televised interview on Monday night said, “I do not think so. Everybody loses elections, and you will see when the time comes. He will lose in 2027 because I know what Nigerians are feeling outside.”
According to the lawmaker representing Abia South Senatorial District, the 2027 election will not be decided by the number of states the ruling party controls but rather be decided by Nigerians who are suffering.
Abaribe, who reaffirmed his membership of the opposition coalition, said there is a consensus among opposition leaders to unite in order to dislodge the APC from power.
The coalition has adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the platform for the 2027 elections, but many have claimed the move is a strategy to enthrone Atiku Abubakar and compel all opposition members to support him.
However, Abaribe disagreed, saying the party has yet to release its guidelines and other arrangements ahead of the 2027 elections.
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