Ayekooto Akindele, a prominent figure in the All Progressives Congress (APC), has confidently declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will achieve a landslide victory in the upcoming 2027 presidential election, predicting a win by 12 noon on election day. In a series of posts shared via his verified Facebook account, Ayekooto expressed strong certainty that Tinubu would not need to campaign extensively. Instead, he suggested that the electorate’s support for the president would be so overwhelming that INEC would have no choice but to declare the winner before midday. “Tinubu’s vote count will be overflowing in 2027,” he wrote. “He won’t even need to run a race; he’ll simply walk into his renewed mandate. By noon, his victory will be officially confirmed.” Ayekooto did not stop there. He leveled serious allegations against former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, accusing him of electoral malpractice during the Adamawa governorship election. He implied that Atiku attempted to manipulate the process not just against Tinubu’s interests but also to undermine the candidacy of Governor Ahmadu Fintiri. “It’s now obvious,” Ayekooto stated, “that the former Waziri orchestrated election irregularities in Adamawa to favor his own ambition over President Tinubu. He even tried to sabotage Fintiri’s win, but the plan failed and the compromised INEC official was caught red-handed. Let it be known—2027 will not allow such manipulation to repeat itself.“ Ayekooto also addressed criticism surrounding APC’s newly appointed National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje Yilwatda, with some political commentators dismissing him as an obscure figure in Nigerian politics. Drawing a parallel to Tinubu’s 2015 nomination of Yemi Osinbajo, a then little-known academic and lawyer, Ayekooto praised the president for his unique ability to recognize and elevate emerging talents. “Critics keep saying the new APC Chairman is an unfamiliar name,” he commented. “But ask yourselves, how many people even knew Professor Osinbajo when Tinubu presented him as vice president? Even former President Buhari mistakenly called him ‘Osunbade’. Yet today, Osinbajo is globally respected. Now, watch Tinubu do it again—he has discovered another rising political figure from the Plateau hills. Truly, Jagaban is a fisher of men.” These bold claims by Ayekooto have sparked debate online, especially among opposition supporters. However, within APC circles, his comments are seen as a strong rallying call ahead of the 2027 electoral cycle.
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has affirmed his continued allegiance to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), despite the recent defection of his 2023 vice-presidential running mate, Ifeanyi Okowa, to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Atiku emphasized that he harbors no resentment toward Okowa and upholds the democratic principle of freedom of association. Speaking through his media adviser, Paul Ibe, Atiku highlighted that every individual has the constitutional right to choose their political affiliation. “Alhaji Atiku Abubakar bears no grudge,” Ibe stated. “As a true democrat, he respects the right of citizens to align with any political party of their choice. It is a cornerstone of democracy and vital for its sustainability.” The former Vice-President also clarified that he has no intention of leaving the PDP. Addressing rumors about potential coalitions or defections, Ibe reiterated, “We have previously issued a clear statement—Atiku Abubakar remains committed to the PDP and has no plan to join any other party.” The clarification follows public remarks made by Okowa, former Governor of Delta State, expressing regret over contesting the 2023 elections alongside Atiku. According to Okowa, the political climate in his region did not favor another northerner ascending to the presidency. “Even during the campaign period, I sensed a disconnect. Our people were not enthusiastic about supporting another northern candidate,” he said. In a surprising turn, Okowa also voiced support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s completion of an eight-year tenure. “For national stability, I believe President Tinubu should serve his full two terms. After that, the presidency can return to the North,” he said during a public statement. Despite the political realignment, Atiku remains steadfast in his mission within the PDP, championing national unity and party restructuring. Related Post: Atiku Abubakar’s political history on Britannica BUY ANYTHING ON KONG BUY NOW Follow the LMSINT MEDIA channel on WhatsApp: Join Our WhatsApp Group Hear: Chat on WhatsApp Join our Telegram Channel
