Okechukwu Warns Tinubu of Possible Run-Off in 2027 Election

Osita Okechukwu, a founding member of the All Progressives Congress and former Director-General of the Voice of Nigeria, stated that the 2027 presidential election might end in a run-off. He expressed this opinion during an appearance on Channels Television’s Inside Sources.

Okechukwu cautioned that individuals assuring President Bola Tinubu of an outright victory are not being sincere. He emphasized that his assessment is based on 48 years of political experience, having been involved in various political parties since 1978.

Okechukwu urged presidential candidates, including Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress and Peter Obi of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, to refrain from violence, recalling that political violence in the 1960s led to the collapse of democracy and the civil war in Nigeria. He expressed concern that some close to President Tinubu might mislead him regarding his electoral chances.