(ICYMI) 2027: Obi has better chance of defeating Tinubu than Atiku — Bashir El-Rufai
Bashir El-Rufai, son of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, has said that the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, stands a stronger chance of defeating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election than former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
In a post shared on X on Thursday, Bashir argued that Obi would pose a tougher challenge to President Tinubu, especially if he selects a formidable vice-presidential running mate from the North.
He noted that Obi’s broad-based popularity and strong support among Nigerian youths give him a considerable edge over Atiku in the race for 2027.
“Atiku is a force to be reckoned with. He also feels the stars have finally aligned in his favor. And although 2019 is thought to had been his best shot, this may be one of those “moment meets the man”.
“However, the sheer force of Obi’s numbers and cult like followership brings a challenge. His appeal across the youth & this younger generation is one profound aspect of his leverage.
”Obi as a flag bearer with a strong Northern candidate would defeat Pablo on Election Day before our dear mother of the Nation — Aunty Remi finishes his breakfast around 12 noon.”
Bashir’s comments come weeks after his father, alongside other opposition coalition leaders, adopted the ADC as their official political platform in a high-level meeting in Abuja on July 1, 2025.
The coalition includes several prominent politicians such as Atiku Abubakar, Nasir El-Rufai, Peter Obi, and Rotimi Amaechi, who are expected to play key roles in challenging President Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.
