The Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has expressed confidence that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will retain power after the 2027 elections, saying that leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) such as Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rotimi Amaechi have not presented any new strategy capable of defeating President Bola Tinubu.
Ndume made the remarks during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday.
“I am not worried because no one is coming up with anything new,” he said. “Everybody is talking about it; it’s either Bola Ahmed Tinubu or Atiku or Amaechi or Peter Obi. I don’t see anything that they have presented.”
He also pointed out that although Tinubu remains in charge, opposition groups, particularly within the ADC, appear divided. “The man who is now driving is Tinubu, but those trying to take control, and the ADC itself, are always present here and there every day. At first, I had a lot of confidence, but when you see people focusing on gaining power for themselves, it’s not a big deal,” Ndume said.
While acknowledging that the opposition has some prominent figures, Ndume noted their challenges in maintaining unity and coordination. “So far, even though they have strong personalities, they haven’t been able to get their house in order. You can’t look down on any opponent, no matter how insignificant they seem. Remember, that’s how PDP thought about APC at first; that APC wasn’t serious. Buhari attempted several times but didn’t succeed. So, I’m not writing off Obi or Amaechi,” he added.
The senator’s comments come amid increasing political maneuvering ahead of the 2027 general elections, with both ruling and opposition parties positioning for the contest.
