A Vote For Peter Obi In 2027 Is A Vote For Tinubu – Kenneth Okonkwo

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Kenneth Okonkwo has shared his views on Nigeria’s opposition politics and the 2027 general election.

Speaking during an interview with Symfoni TV, the Nollywood actor said that political actions within opposition ranks often end up affecting their chances against President Bola Tinubu.

According to him, splitting opposition votes or poor coordination among coalition members could make it easier for Bola Tinubu to secure victory.

Naija News reports that Okonkwo also referred to former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, saying he joined the ADC voluntarily but later exited shortly before the end of the party’s process.

He argued that leaders seeking top political office should be ready to face internal party competition rather than avoid it.

He further stated that, in his view, votes cast for Peter Obi in 2027 would indirectly benefit Tinubu, warning opposition supporters about the possible outcome of divided support.

He said: “It is either you are working for Tinubu directly, in other words you are in APC, or you are working for Tinubu indirectly, because when you divide the votes of the coalition and the opposition, you are still making Tinubu better placed to win. That is what Bloomberg said. Nobody forced you, Peter Obi, to enter into ADC. You entered on your own, and one week to the end of the closure of the time, you left, and you gave the reason.

“What reason did you give? You can’t compete in primary, and you want to be a politician and you can’t compete in primary. You want to be the president of a challenged country, and you are running away from challenges. In 2027, anybody voting any vote whatsoever to Peter Obi is voting for Tinubu, and don’t say I didn’t tell you. I will give you an example with Enugu State.”