Dare Glintstone Akinniyi, spokesperson for the New Democratic Frontiers (NDF), has delivered an important message to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) regarding its strategy for the upcoming 2027 presidential election.
In a recent interview with Legit, Akinniyi highlighted the significance of properly zoning the presidential ticket within the ADC leadership to ensure a strong representation as the election approaches.
As efforts to challenge President Bola Tinubu gain momentum, Akinniyi discussed the potential benefits and implications of selecting a southern candidate as the ADC’s nominee for 2027, emphasizing the need for strategic planning to enhance the party’s chances in the upcoming election..…CONTINUE READING
He stressed that no individual, including Atiku Abubakar or the Labour Party’s flagbearer in the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi, would be given preferential treatment.
In a twist, Peter Obi urged the African Democratic Congress to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the south to promote unity and fairness.
But speaking exclusively with Legit on Sunday, July 20, Dare Glintstone Akinniyi maintained that no southern candidate can defeat Tinubu because he is the incumbent.
He recalled how Tinubu floored Atiku and Peter Obi, during the 2023 presidential election and urged the leadership of the African Democratic Congress to allow Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi run on a joint ticket o save Nigeria in 2027.
Akinniyi told Legit that: “Who in the South can defeat a sitting President like Bola Ahmed Tinubu? Governor Seyi Makinde or Peter Obi? If he can defeat the closest southern candidate [Peter Obi] in 2023 with over 2.5 million votes when he was contesting as an aspirant, talk more of now when he is an incumbent.
“I think the best outing will be to have all the opposition parties [all together] against President Tinubu. Just as there was a merger of major opposition parties and leaders pre-2025, against the then-President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. The coalition should save us precious time and resources by having both Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi on the same ticket, if they are really serious about saving Nigeria.”
Speaking further, Dare Glintstone Akinniyi, spokesperson for the New Democratic Frontiers (NDF), explained the importance of the ADC fielding a northern candidate to challenge Tinubu and the ruling APC in the 2027 elections. Akinniyi mentioned the implication of a southern candidate emerging as the ADC’s 2027 presidential aspirant and added:
“Looking at the 2023 presidential election results, you will know that no southern candidate can defeat President Tinubu. It will take a stronger northern candidate to poll at least 70-80% of the Northern Votes and square up down south with not less than 30-35%.”
“Tinubu will defeat any southern candidate by 2 pm on election day. Strategically, a northern candidate is the most viable alternative to counter Tinubu, and Atiku Abubakar is the top contender.
“The forecast for APC is simply pushing pressure on the ADC to produce a southern candidate and that will be a sure and convincing pathway to their victory in 2027. They are looking up to this anxiously and that is why they have rolled out attacks and sponsored campaigns against the likely emergence of Atiku Abubakar’s candidature.
“If the coalition decides to present a southern candidate, it will be a walk in the park for APC and Tinubu will win overwhelmingly in 2027. It’s clear and that is why you see APC having sleepless nights, doing everything possible to sow a seed of discord in the coalition — especially not to present Atiku Abubakar because he remains their nightmare.”
-Source: Legit
