Laolu Akande Urges Atiku to Reconsider 2027 Bid

Laolu Akande, a former senior media aide to ex-Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, advised Atiku to consider stepping back from his 2027 presidential ambitions to enhance opposition unity ahead of the general election. During an appearance on the Naija Unfiltered Podcast, Akande referenced President Bola Tinubu's political journey from 2015 to 2023, highlighting the challenges Tinubu faced within the All Progressives Congress.

Despite these obstacles, Tinubu remained committed to his party and ambitions, ultimately securing the presidency. Akande emphasized that any political movement aiming for power must strategize effectively under pressure.

He pointed out that the opposition's fragmentation, driven by personal ambitions, hinders the formation of a credible coalition against the APC. Akande stated that Atiku, as a prominent opposition figure, has a responsibility to demonstrate the sacrifices necessary for unity, suggesting he should relinquish his personal ambitions if it would improve the opposition's chances against the APC.