Former Ekiti State governor Ayo Fayose says opposition presidential hopefuls Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso will not make progress toward the 2027 election unless a “miracle” brings them together. Speaking on TVC’s Politics Tonight, he argues that neither Atiku nor Obi is likely to succeed on their own.
Fayose also points to northern discontent, saying some supporters are unhappy with Kwankwaso’s role as Obi’s running mate. He argues it is “too late” for opposition parties to form a united front because the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has already accredited candidates. He criticizes previous elections where last-minute withdrawals occurred, describing such moves as miscalculations.
Across reports, the outlets frame Fayose’s comments as part of an ongoing debate about opposition unity and internal rifts ahead of 2027. Both sources attribute similar wording to his “miracle” claim and his assessment that the opposition lacks a viable path forward without coordinated alignment, while also noting his references to Tinubu’s 2023 victory and opposition underestimation.
