By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta
A former member of the House of Representatives and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Kayode Oladele, has declared that attempts by opposition parties to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections are unlikely to succeed.
Oladele, who spoke in Abeokuta, Ogun State, attributed his position to what he described as deep-rooted structural, leadership and ideological deficiencies within opposition parties, including the African Democratic Congress.
According to him, beyond the internal cohesion of the APC, opposition groups have failed to convince Nigerians that they possess the unity, capacity and vision required to govern a complex nation like Nigeria.
He said, “Nigeria has moved beyond politics driven by mere agitation for power. Nigerians want ideas, direction and credible alternatives. What we see instead is a fixation on power without a clear vision of governance.”
Oladele further argued that a major weakness of the opposition lies in the absence of a coherent development agenda, noting that their focus appears largely centred on dislodging the incumbent rather than addressing pressing national challenges with practical solutions.
The APC chieftain, however, expressed optimism about the current administration, pointing to what he described as emerging gains from ongoing economic reforms under President Tinubu.
“While the policies may be tough, they are already laying the foundation for long-term growth and stability,” he said.
He also identified internal crises within opposition parties as a major setback to their 2027 ambitions, citing persistent leadership tussles, legal disputes and power struggles that have weakened their structures and eroded public confidence.
“With party primaries approaching, it is worrying that some opposition parties are still bogged down by leadership disputes. Any party that cannot manage its internal affairs will struggle to convince Nigerians it can run the country,” Oladele stated.
The former Acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission further claimed that much of the criticism against the current administration is driven by vested interests unsettled by reforms aimed at promoting transparency and accountability.
According to him, “Those who benefitted from the old system are naturally uncomfortable with the disruption of ‘business as usual,’ and this has amplified opposition voices.”
Oladele urged members of the APC to remain united and focused, stressing the need for sustained engagement with the electorate and effective governance delivery ahead of the next general election.
He expressed confidence that the impact of the administration’s policies would become more evident before 2027, thereby strengthening public trust.
“In the end, Nigerians will judge based on performance, stability and the credibility of alternatives. On these grounds, the opposition still has a lot of work to do, and time is not on their side,” he added.
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