Former Deputy Governor of Ekiti State Dismisses Labour Party's Chances in 2027

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Senator Biodun Olujimi, a former Deputy Governor of Ekiti State and ex-Senate Minority Leader, has expressed skepticism about Labour Party's Peter Obi's ability to pose a serious challenge to President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid in 2027. Speaking on Channels Television's Politics Today, Olujimi stated that the tactics that worked for Obi in 2023 will not be effective in the next presidential election, citing President Tinubu's vast political experience and his ability to know the terrain well. She praised President Tinubu's decisive leadership style and the current direction of the APC, revealing that these factors influenced her recent defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Key Takeaways:

  • Senator Biodun Olujimi believes Labour Party's Peter Obi will face an uphill task in challenging President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid in 2027.
  • Olujimi stated that Obi's chances of unseating Tinubu will depend on him coming up with a new gimmick, beyond just his eloquence and public appeal.
  • Olujimi praised Tinubu's vast political experience, calling him a seasoned and grounded leader who has worked with everyone and had opportunities to assist governments.
  • She revealed that President Tinubu's decisive leadership style and the current direction of the APC influenced her defection from the PDP to the APC.
  • Olujimi acknowledged that some may interpret her defection as a betrayal, but she insisted that the PDP had lost its appeal at the grassroots.

Statistics:

  • 2027: The year in which President Bola Tinubu is expected to face re-election.
  • 2023: The year in which Labour Party's Peter Obi participated in the presidential election alongside President Tinubu.
  • 10 years: The amount of time since President Tinubu has been involved in politics, according to Senator Biodun Olujimi.
  • 100%: The percentage of grassroot support that Olujimi claimed to have received in Ekiti State after defecting from the PDP to the APC.

Sources:

  • Channels Television's Politics Today, Thursday [reference to the original source]
  • Senator Biodun Olujimi's statements as quoted in the article on [no date provided in the article]

Note: The date of the interview with Channels Television's Politics Today is not provided in the article.