Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu remains the clear favourite ahead of the 2027 presidential election, arguing that the opposition has weakened its chances through political fragmentation.
Fayose made the remarks during an appearance on Channels Television while assessing the political landscape ahead of the next general election.
His comments come amid growing concerns over insecurity, economic hardship and rising public expectations regarding the choices available to Nigerians in 2027.
Several political figures have already emerged as presidential candidates across different parties, including Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Peter Obi of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Seyi Makinde of the Allied People Movement, APM, Kachikwu Dumebi of the ADC, Esther Okereke of the National Rescue Movement, NRM, and Omoyele Sowore, among others.
Despite expectations of a highly competitive race, particularly in the Southwest, Fayose maintained that President Tinubu currently faces no significant electoral threat.
“Nobody is contesting against Tinubu. You may not like to hear this. There is a difference between reality and noise on social media.
“If the opposition coalition had remained together and were to be in one party against Tinubu, I will say Tinubu will get a run for his money.
“Tinubu is like every Nigerian leader that I believe in, but let me tell you, the moment that they have NDC, and they have ADC, initially they were saying Tinubu was pushing for a one party state now there are so many parties, they have destroyed their journey by themselves.
“You remember that when Atiku and Obi contested, it was a major three horse race and Tinubu had his way, and I’m telling you again, Tinubu will have his way with ease.”
According to Fayose, the inability of opposition parties to unite behind a single platform has significantly reduced their chances of mounting a strong challenge against the incumbent president in the next election cycle.
