Primate Elijah Ayodele, leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has issued a stark warning to opposition political parties regarding the 2027 presidential election. In a statement on Tuesday, Ayodele stressed that only a united front can successfully challenge and unseat President Bola Tinubu.
Call for Opposition Coalition
Primate Ayodele urged major opposition parties, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), and New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), to form a coalition. He cautioned that without a strong alliance and a unified candidate, any attempt to defeat Tinubu would be futile.
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“If PDP, Labour, and NNPP fail to unite and present a formidable candidate for the 2027 presidential election, they won’t be able to unseat President Tinubu,” Ayodele stated.
Warning Against PDP’s Internal Issues
Ayodele also expressed concerns about the internal challenges within the PDP, particularly criticizing the possibility of fielding former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as a candidate. He warned that selecting Atiku could lead to a catastrophic loss.
“If PDP decides to field Atiku, it will end in disaster. The party will lose the election,” Ayodele remarked. “Currently, no sitting PDP governor has the strength or capacity to secure a victory in the 2027 presidential race.
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Urgent Need for Opposition Unity
With the 2027 election drawing closer, Ayodele’s comments have underscored the mounting pressure on opposition parties to consolidate their efforts. He emphasized that without a unified strategy and a solid candidate, the opposition’s chances against the incumbent president would be slim.
Ayodele’s remarks have sparked conversations about the future of Nigeria’s political landscape and the potential for a significant shift in power dynamics if the opposition heeds his advice.
