Demola Olarewaju, senior political assistant to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has warned that President Bola Tinubu is likely to lose the 2027 presidential election should both Atiku and former President Goodluck Jonathan enter the race. Olarewaju suggested that a three-way contest among these major figures could split the vote in a way unfavorable to the incumbent.
This forecast comes amid ongoing speculation about former President Jonathan’s possible presidential comeback and Atiku Abubakar’s firm declaration to contest the election, ruling out stepping down for any aspirant. Atiku’s camp has been actively engaging with various political forces, while Jonathan is reported to be consulting leaders on his next political moves.
Olarewaju’s warning reflects the complexity of the race, where multiple heavyweight candidates from different regions and political bases could fragment electoral support, potentially handing advantage to any of the contenders based on the distribution of votes.
The political landscape also features Peter Obi, another influential figure whose ambitions could further complicate polling calculations.
Tinubu’s administration has sought to consolidate power with strategic governance reforms and coalition-building, but the emerging multi-candidate contest threatens to reshape the electoral dynamics significantly.
As the 2027 elections draw closer, these developments highlight the fluidity and intensity of Nigeria’s presidential race, with alliances and candidacies still evolving.
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