Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has declared that President Bola Tinubu remains the frontrunner ahead of the 2027 presidential election, arguing that a fragmented opposition lacks the capacity to unseat him.
Speaking on Monday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Fayose said opposition parties had weakened their chances by failing to build a united front against the President.
He maintained that despite concerns over insecurity, economic challenges and the rising cost of living, Tinubu still faces no formidable opposition heading into the next general election.
According to Fayose, public sentiment on social media does not reflect the political realities on the ground.
He argued that the President would have faced a more difficult contest if opposition leaders had succeeded in forming a strong coalition under a single platform.
Fayose said the emergence of multiple political parties and presidential aspirants had further reduced the opposition’s chances of mounting a credible challenge.
He noted that opposition groups had accused Tinubu of attempting to establish a one-party state, but said the proliferation of political parties had instead exposed divisions within their ranks.
Drawing comparisons with the 2023 presidential election, Fayose said the opposition’s inability to unite could once again work in Tinubu’s favour.
He recalled that the contest involving former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi split opposition votes, creating an opening that ultimately benefited Tinubu.
The former governor also defended the President’s handling of the nation’s security challenges, insisting that Tinubu had made significant efforts to address the situation.
According to him, the current administration inherited deep-rooted security problems from the government of former President Muhammadu Buhari and has been working to manage the fallout.
Fayose further claimed that insecurity was being used as a political tool against Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections, drawing parallels with the final years of the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan.
He said while Tinubu may not be perfect, the President had shown commitment in confronting the challenges facing the country and should be judged within the context of the difficulties inherited from previous administrations.
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