ANGRY NIGERIANS TO KWANKWASO, OBI: “We knew from the beginning this is your game plan to work for Tinubu but you have failed”
*They can only divide Tinubu’s votes – Respondent
*Says Kwankwaso, Obi leaving ADC same as Abejide resigning from party
By NASRUDEEN ABBAS
“They can only divide Tinubu’s votes. Take it from me,” the source stated, suggesting confidence that internal shifts among rival factions would weaken, rather than strengthen, the president’s political standing.
A wave of reactions has surfaced among some Nigerian political observers and citizens following claims that prominent opposition figures, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and Peter Obi, may be involved in a strategic political shift allegedly linked to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
According to voices circulating across social and political spaces, there are accusations that both leaders are planning to withdraw from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and align with another political platform, reportedly the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Critics allege that such a move could indirectly benefit the ruling administration, sparking concerns about possible behind-the-scenes alliances.
While these claims remain unverified, they have intensified political discourse, with supporters and analysts calling for clarity from the politicians involved. Neither Kwankwaso nor Obi has issued an official statement addressing the allegations at the time of this report.
The development highlights ongoing tensions and speculation within Nigeria’s evolving political landscape, as stakeholders continue to scrutinize potential shifts ahead of future electoral cycles.
They can only divide Tinubu’s votes – Respondent
A prominent member of the opposition, who spoke on condition of anonymity, has dismissed concerns about potential political realignments affecting the ruling party’s chances, arguing instead that any such moves would only fragment its support base. “They can only divide Tinubu’s votes. Take it from me,” the source stated, suggesting confidence that internal shifts among rival factions would weaken, rather than strengthen, the president’s political standing.
The source further emphasized what he described as a strong and consolidated base in Northern Nigeria for key opposition figures. “The North is locked for Atiku, Amaechi, El-Rufai, Malami, and even Lauretta Onochie,” he said, pointing to a lineup of influential political actors believed to command significant regional support. According to her, this alignment reflects long-standing political calculations rather than recent developments.
He also claimed that recent moves by certain politicians were anticipated within opposition circles, describing them as part of a broader strategy that has not yielded the intended results.
“We knew from the beginning that it’s their game plan. We are happy that they miscalculated,” he added, referencing the reported departure of Leke Abejide from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as an example.
“It’s like leaving when the ovation is loudest,” he concluded, implying that the timing of such decisions could ultimately prove disadvantageous.
