PDP chieftain Lere Olayinka says Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election will be easier for President Bola Tinubu than the 2023 contest. He makes the claim in an interview on TVC Breakfast, arguing that Tinubu’s political strategy and governance have already shifted the political balance in his favour.
Across the reports, Olayinka attributes the expected advantage to Tinubu’s performance in governance and his ability to build alliances beyond party lines. He points to cases where influential figures and politicians, while still associated with opposition parties, cooperate with or align themselves with the Tinubu administration. One outlet highlights Nyesom Wike—listed as still a Peoples Democratic Party member—as a key example of this cross-party dynamic.
Another outlet adds that opposition governors may be pulled in different directions ahead of 2027, citing Alex Otti and Ademola Adeleke as examples. Olayinka argues that this fragmentation reduces the capacity of rival parties to mobilise a united campaign against Tinubu and could make 2027 comparatively less competitive for him than 2023. None of the sources present direct electoral forecasts or official campaign results; the statements are Olayinka’s projections and political analysis.
