The political maneuvering ahead of the 2027 presidential election has intensified, with the presidency dismissing the opposition’s prospects. Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, has asserted that Rotimi Amaechi is well aware that his joint political ticket is bound to fall short against the incumbent administration.
The exchange stems from past remarks made by Amaechi during a media engagement before he teamed up with Atiku Abubakar. During that interview, the former Minister of Transportation had expressed skepticism regarding the presidential candidate’s general election viability, pointing out that past victories in internal party primaries had historically failed to translate into success at the presidential polls. Amaechi had argued at the time that general election electability carries far more weight than merely securing party tickets.
Bringing those past comments back into the spotlight, Onanuga took to social media to react, pointing out the irony of the current political pairing. According to the presidential aide, those who previously voiced doubts about such electoral viability now find themselves running on a joint platform, making their ultimate objective of unseating President Tinubu an uphill battle.
As political realignments continue to shape the landscape leading up to 2027, Zoyols News will continue to monitor how these early verbal sparring matches influence party strategies and voter sentiments across the country.
