- ‘Tinubu Will Beat Atiku, Obi Anytime’ – Fayose
- Former governor linked anti-Tinubu campaigns to opposition supporters.
- Fayose described Tinubu as a politically strong and experienced leader.
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has expressed confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s political strength, insisting that opposition figures, including Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar, would be unable to defeat him in a presidential election.
Naija News reports that Fayose made the remarks during an interview on EKTV while reacting to calls by some Nigerians for President Tinubu to resign over the worsening security situation in the country.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former governor argued that many of those demanding Tinubu’s resignation were supporters of opposition politicians preparing for the 2027 presidential election.
According to him, the agitation on social media is largely driven by political interests rather than genuine concern for governance.
“A lot of people on social media are asking Tinubu to resign now, but I’m saying you don’t need to fight because he still has one year left.
“Now all those agitating on social media have candidates they are supporting; some are with Peter Obi, others are with Atiku; it’s still somebody you want to collect from Atiku and give,” Fayose said.
The former governor maintained that Tinubu remains a formidable political force and would not easily relinquish power to the opposition.
He argued that the President’s political experience and resilience have continued to distinguish him within Nigeria’s political landscape.
“But I’m explaining that if the election is conducted 10 times, Tinubu will defeat all of them.
“Somebody whom Buhari did not support, but he struggled and emerged President, will now fold his hands and allow the opposition to take over power from him? Even me, this little thing, will finish them,” he added.
Fayose’s comments come amid increasing political activities and early alignments ahead of the 2027 general elections, with opposition parties and stakeholders continuing discussions on possible strategies to challenge the ruling administration.
The former governor has in recent months repeatedly expressed support for President Tinubu, despite being a member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
