- Oyintiloye characterized the proposed coalition as a mere platform for disgruntled politicians
- He said their intent was driven by greed, hatred for the President
- “But the truth is that Tinubu is the master of the game, so they will fail as usual.”
A prominent figure within the ruling All Progressives Congress, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has cautioned opposition leaders against forming a coalition against President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Oyintiloye was a former lawmaker and ex-member of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, has urged Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Nasir El-Rufai, and others to support the incumbent’s Renewed Hope Agenda rather than pursue what he believes is a fruitless endeavor.
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Oyintiloye said, ”Over the last seventy years, the Nigerian political landscape has witnessed numerous attempts at coalition-building, often driven by a desire to consolidate power and challenge dominant parties.
“However, history has consistently shown that these coalitions rarely succeed.
“So forming a successful alliance in Nigeria requires more than just shared opposition.
“It demands unity, strategic compromise, and long-term cohesion.
“The motives must be altruistic, not parochial, not selfish, and it must embrace the management of peace and conflict, which are very paramount and essential.
“But critically looking at the ongoing coalition against the president, those involved are only interested in using the platform to revive their failing political careers.”
Oyintiloye characterized the proposed coalition as a mere platform for disgruntled politicians to pursue their selfish interests, rather than focusing on the wellbeing of the Nigerian people.
He said their intent was driven by, ”greed, hatred for the President, the desperation to clinch power by all means, and they are now running from pillar to post.
“If the present administration has engaged and patronised some of these personalities with juicy appointments, they would be on the front line singing and praising the same government they are castigating now.
“But the truth is that Tinubu is the master of the game, so they will fail as usual.”
The 2023 elections demonstrated the power of a united and resolute movement,” Oyintiloye recalled. He noted that, despite not holding any public office at the time, Tinubu was able to overcome the odds and secure a decisive victory at the polls.
“Prelude to 2023 general elections, forces within and outside were against the Tinubu election.
“Despite the fact he was not in power, he still won.”
The chieftain queried, ”Now that the same Tinubu is in power, reviving the economy, how do opposition leaders think their coalition can unseat him?”
In his statement, Oyintiloye challenged opposition leaders, especially those from the PDP, to focus their energy on contributing to the Renewed Hope Agenda, rather than seeking to undermine it.
He argued that the progress achieved by President Tinubu’s administration in diverse sectors over the past two years, including economic and infrastructure reforms, had generated increased public trust in the government.
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He implored President Tinubu to remain steadfast in his vision for Nigeria, stating: “The successes of the Renewed Hope Agenda speak for themselves.
