Joey Igbokwe Slams Atiku Abubakar's Chances in 2027 Elections, Warns on South-East Marginalization
Atiku Abubakar Is the Lone Contender Set to Oppose Tinubu in 2027, According to Joe Igbokwe
Joey Igbokwe, a major playa in the All Progressives Congress (APC), spilled the beans on his Facebook page about the 2027 political scene in Nigeria. Here's the lowdown:
Atiku Abubakar's Slim Chances Against Tinubu
Joey says former VP Atiku Abubakar is the only dude seeming to step up against President Tinubu in 2027, but it ain't looking good for him. Joey reckons Atiku's rep has taken a hit, thanks to ex-prez Olusegun Obasanjo's book, "My Watch." Joey thinks Obasanjo bashed Atiku so hard that his chances of snagging the presidential seat are busted[1][2].
It's More Than Just Tinubu vs. Atiku
Joe seems to have nosed past other significant opposition players, like Peter Obi of the Labour Party, who scored big in the 2023 elections, and the Kwankwasiyya movement in the North[1].
South-East: Mulling Over Marginalization
While there's no in-depth info on Joey's alarms about the South-East region's marginalization under Tinubu's administration, the region has had its fair share of feeling left out politically and economically, and that could impact their support for national leaders[3].
Joey, however, thinks Tinubu's re-election prospects are strong, even hinting that all Southern states might back him in 2027[3]. This hopefulness suggests he's betting on Tinubu to keep the support of diverse regions, though it might not directly address the specific South-East's concerns of marginalization.
The Bigger Picture
- Political Power Struggle: The Nigerian political scene is a tangled mess of regional and ethnic elements impacting election results. The South-East area, specifically, has shown frustration with perceived marginalization in government appointments and economic opportunities.
- The Opposition Looms: As the 2027 elections near, expect the opposition to zero in on problems like economic management, security, and regional representation. Atiku's ability to challenge Tinubu depends on his plan to overcome past lashings and secure broad support across the country.
- Joey Igbokwe, an influential figure in the All Progressives Congress (APC), expressed doubts about Atiku Abubakar's chances in the 2027 elections, citing former president Olusegun Obasanjo's critical book, "My Watch."
- Accusing Atiku of losing his presidential appeal, Joey sees Tinubu as the likely candidate for the 2027 elections, but there are other potential contenders like Peter Obi and the Kwankwasiyya movement.
- The South-East region may feel marginalized under the Tinubu administration, as they have had a long-standing concern regarding political and economic exclusion.
- Despite fears of marginalization, Joey is optimistic about Tinubu's chances for re-election, suggesting that all Southern states might support him in 2027.
- The complex Nigerian political climate is marked by ongoing regional and ethnic power struggles that significantly influence election results.6.Palpable anxiety exists in the South-East as the 2027 elections approach, with opposition parties expected to focus on tackling issues such as economic management, security, and regional representation.
- Atiku's ability to challenge Tinubu will be crucial, as he will need to come up with a strategy to counter Obasanjo's criticisms and garner broad support across the county.
- Political, economic, and social marginalization of the South-East are concerns that could play a significant role in the election outcomes, potentially impacting the support base for both Tinubu and Atiku.
- General news, crime and justice, car accidents, fires, policy and legislation, migration, war and conflicts, and other aspects of national life will also be factors shaping the political landscape in the run-up to the 2027 elections.
- The battle for the presidential seat in 2027 is not just between Tinubu and Atiku; it is a fight for the soul of Nigeria, where regional and ethnic loyalties could play a decisive role in the politics of the country.
