Human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has alleged that former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, covertly supported President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 general election and is likely to do the same in 2027.
Adeyanju also claimed that Rabiu Kwankwaso, the National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), worked in Tinubu’s favour during the 2023 polls.
Sharing his views in a series of posts on his X (formerly Twitter) account, Adeyanju addressed the prospects of a united opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 elections, led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. He argued that for such a coalition to succeed, politicians like Atiku and Obi must step aside and allow a neutral candidate to emerge.
“I’m 100% convinced that Obi worked for Tinubu in 2023 and will do so again. I might be wrong, but I’m convinced in my mind about this,” Adeyanju stated.
“Once a businessman, always a businessman. Those still in doubt will see the clear handwriting before 2027. He will refuse to join any coalition.”
Adeyanju added, “Kwankwaso also worked for Tinubu. For the coalition to succeed, all the self-centered politicians like Atiku and Obi should promise not to run and allow neutral figures to contest against Tinubu.”
According to him, prioritizing national interest over personal ambition is key to any meaningful political realignment in 2027.
“The biggest industry in Africa is politics. Those surrounding popular politicians are mostly merchants. Once election season approaches, they switch into business mode. These con men and women are only interested in cashing out, which is why they never tell politicians the truth,” he added.
