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Kenneth Okonkwo, a former presidential spokesperson for the Labour Party, has stated that the formation of an opposition coalition is the only viable way to challenge President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 election.

In an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Okonkwo expressed confidence that such a coalition would be formed, although he could not predict who would lead it.

He emphasized the importance of the coalition, stating, “Moving to 2027, I know that there will be a coalition. Whether it is going to be between Peter Obi and Atiku, I don’t know, but there will be a coalition. Why? Because that will be the only choice the opposition has to make any impact.”

When pressed on whether a failure to form the coalition would result in an easy victory for Tinubu, Okonkwo replied, “Outrightly, he will just walk into it.”

He explained that no single candidate could defeat Tinubu in 2027, given the current political landscape.

“In Nigeria, we have entered into the unfortunacy that you will not only win but you have to secure your victory,” he added.

He also drew parallels with the coalition formed by elites in 2014 to unseat then-President Goodluck Jonathan, saying, “If the elites can come together like they did in 2014 to confront Goodluck Jonathan in 2015, they will unseat Tinubu in 2027.”

Addressing the recent wave of defections to the APC, Okonkwo claimed that many defectors believe the APC will rig the 2027 election in their favor.

“It is an absurdity that people will see a sinking house and be running into it for shelter,” he remarked.

While reaffirming his resignation from the Labour Party, Okonkwo clarified that he has not joined another political party and prefers to carefully analyze the situation before deciding his next steps.

The Enugu State-born politician, however, reiterated that his focus is on ensuring the formation of a broad coalition among opposition parties.

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