Penguin2:
As the race for 2027 gears up, alignments and realignments have continued to dominate our political space with leaders of opposition trying to unite and forge a common front to face APC in 2027.

Now, with Peter Obi’s showing in the last election coupled with the fact it’s the turn of the south, by Nigerian political convention, the pendulum seems to be swinging towards Peter Obi to be the candidate of the united opposition. Add the fact that Obasanjo seems to be sold out to the Obi project and Obasanjo is a big factor in the ongoing discussions for opposition leaders.

But the recent interview of the outgoing President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwunmi Adesina, talking about being available for any role in the future (with 2027 presidency clearly in sight) there seems to be a new bride who might be entering the race.

Ordinarily I would have taken Adesina’s interview as a no issue but knowing that he’s another guy President Obasanjo admires, I won’t be surprised if he becomes a surprise joker in the race.

But now I want to ask, who would you rather faces Tinubu as candidate of the united opposition, Peter Obi or Akinwunmi Adesina?

givedemwotowoto:
Adesina would make a great CBN Governor. Leave the presidency for Peter Obi.

Adesina doesn’t have what it takes to rally over 6 million Nigerians in a tightly contested election. Peter Obi does and what he needs is a core northern alliance

lereinter:


Leadership qualities isn't about english speaking or leaning on tribal, religious

Only osinbajo I think maybe better than Atiku as a leader

The fact that osinbajo stood firm to contest the apc primary against a satanic gangup shows he's a leader

But for now Atiku is better option

givedemwotowoto:
Adesina would make a great CBN Governor. Leave the presidency for Peter Obi.

Adesina doesn’t have what it takes to rally over 6 million Nigerians in a tightly contested election. Peter Obi does and what he needs is a core northern alliance

Image123:


Lolz, Obi didn't and doesn't have what it takes to rally 6million people. Those 6million voted anti APC and anti muslim muslim. Not many would be that sentimental next time.

steeltrust:
bro no de talk like that
This are men who have held position and you think it easy for them to be there or you feel it english that brought them there
These people I mentioned are people who can not be easily influenced by cabals
Peter Obi
Osinbajo
And sowore are fine examples
Even Donald duke and adesina, I don’t trust them sometimes

You think it by doing gragra means you’re sound politically

Example is trump who suppose to do what he’s suppose to do de chase immigrant up and down forgetting why he’s elected

givedemwotowoto:


Why Obi matter de pain Agbado to the bone marrow like this? Hate is not good for your health o, and it won't stop other people even in your own family from voting him. You're stressing yourself for nothing, people will support whoever they want, abi are you the one paying everyone salary and logistics in your location?

givedemwotowoto:
Adesina would make a great CBN Governor. Leave the presidency for Peter Obi.

Adesina doesn’t have what it takes to rally over 6 million Nigerians in a tightly contested election. Peter Obi does and what he needs is a core northern alliance

DeLaRue:


No, he won't.

The current CBN has actually done a great job.

It is easy to appear to be a great CBN Governor when the economy is doing relatively well, ala Mr Soludo, and Mr Sanusi.

Neither of those 2 faced the kind of existential economic crisis that the current CBN Governor was faced with when he came into the position.

If you look back at what the country faced this time last year, and the relative stability that we are beginning to see in the economy, you will appreciate the great job that the CBN Governor has done.

4 years ago, Turkey was in a similar terrible economic situation, and they went through 4 different central bank Governors with 2 years, and till today, the Turkish currency has still not recovered.

Nigeria's CBN Governor deserves commendation.

lereinter:


I'm saying fact

Is it Atiku that cabal can influence. how can the people you mentioned become president without having a form of cabal

I will support osinbajo if he wants to run because he wasn't cowed by the antics of tinubu supporters and cronies not to contest the apc primary

I support either osinbajo,& Atiku because both wants to lay a better roadmap for nigeria by restructuring

Obi that can't even wait to contest the PDP primaries before crossing to LP, is that a leader

obi that didn't know All the people following him were working for tinubu, is that one leader

Think deep you will see and don't be driven by sentiments

DeLaRue:
Mr Adesina will get far fewer votes than Mr Obi.

He doesn't have name recognition on the street.

Only educated and people on social media know him, and these are not the real voters.

He won't win a single State.

steeltrust:
nothing like sentiment
All politicians move from party to party to active their dream
It just that Nigerian politician abuse it
Obi is a fine one and the reason why I put both Obi and osinbajo on same category is that they will have control of their cabals if theirs even one

As for atiku he’s the same set of categories as tinubu
All they do is make mouth just want to be president for being sake like tinubu

lereinter:



By the fact you say Atiku and tinubu are same reveals you are just tribal bigot

Atiku that selected obi as VP

Shior

Ezeego1:


Boy go warm eba chop.... you're talking trash. Stop convulsing here

steeltrust:
click my profile and check my quotes
I’ve never supported tinubu but atiku and the reason why I did was because Obi was he’s vice
Tinubu has nothing to offer
And for your info I’m Yoruba but I’m not a ronu miscreant

I don’t do politics of tribe and religion but based on fairness, capacity and love for a better Nigeria.

And I’ll say it again
Atiku and tinubu are In same category
Electing any of them won’t be different

DeLaRue:
I struggle to see which opposition pairing and permutation can defeat the President.

1. Mr Atiku doesn't appear willing to step aside, yet, most Southerners and middlebelters are not ready to vote another Northerner so soon after Mr Buhari.

2) If Mr Atiku and Mr Obi decides to join forces on the same ticket, which party will they use? PDP is not certain. If they form an entirely new party, and they don't win, Mr Obi will be the biggest loser, as he will then have been in 4 different parties. That's not a good look.

3) If Mr Obi and Atiku contest separately, we'll probably end up with a result similar to the one we had in 2023.

4) There is no proof yet that the far North will vote for any ticket with Mr Obi in it, whether as President or Vice President. Mr Obi got so few votes in that part of the country in 2023 that it is difficult to see how that will change in 2027.

) If you throw Mr Adesina in the mix, and he too contests under a different party, that fractionalisation of the opposition will only favour the incumbent.

Anyway, as someone famously said, a week is a long time in politics. With 2027 still 2 years away, a lot can still change. Who knows.

Guestmale:


The way Anambra is now Dubai of Africa.

Akinboboz:
They should rest and save their money till 2031.....u can't easily defeat the incumbent except the current occupant is willing to let's go of the power ....