Olusegun Ariyo
A former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Iyiola Omisore, has downplayed the growing momentum of the opposition coalition, saying that internal power tussles among key figures could undermine its chances in the 2027 general elections.
Omisore said the coalition’s unity is superficial, given that everyone wants to be president.
The former lawmaker stated this on Wednesday, when he appeared as a guest on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television.
He said he was not worried when asked whether he was concerned about the coalition’s strength, especially with prominent political figures such as Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar, Nasir El-Rufai, Rotimi Amaechi, and others uniting against the APC.
“No, I’m not worried at all. Because there are Ox among them, all of them have the same goal.
“You can see that after that meeting, Obi said he wants to be president, Atiku said the same, Rotimi said the same thing, and Aminu Tambuwal too.
“So, how are we sure that they are going to continue on this full list? Let us watch and see. Politics is not mathematics; it’s reality,” he said.
According to him, the coalition does not pose a real threat to the APC’s dominance, arguing that the past electoral performances of its key members in their respective states have not prevented the APC from securing victory at the national level.
The APC ex-National Secretary further stated that while the coalition may appear formidable, it could also serve as a distraction to its members.
“To an extent, it’s going to keep them busy. However, as they become busier, we will reassess our strategies and seek the most effective ways to mitigate them.
“But it’s good they have come. It’s welcome. At least they will be busy doing something,” he added.
