April 28, (THEWILL) – Veteran Nollywood actor and politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, has said that no single candidate can defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election without a coalition.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, the former spokesperson for the Labour Party (LP) Presidential Campaign Council in the 2023 elections emphasized that only a united opposition stands a chance against the president.
“Nelson Mandela said it always appears impossible until it happens. I may not guarantee an alliance between Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar, but as we move towards 2027, I know there will be a coalition. Whether it will be between Peter Obi and Atiku, I don’t know. But there would be a coalition. Why? Because that would be the only choice the opposition has to make an impact,” he said.
When asked if Tinubu is unbeatable without such a coalition, Okonkwo responded affirmatively.
“No one single candidate can beat Tinubu alone… and the reason is this: in Nigeria, we have entered into the unfortunate situation where you would not only have to win, but also secure your victory. So, you need the elite to secure your victory even if the people vote for you,” he said.
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