Daura Says Tinubu Beatable in 2027, Backs Makinde's APM Ticket

Lawal Musa Daura, who previously held the position of director-general at the Department of State Services, now serves as running mate to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on the Allied Peoples Movement ticket. During an appearance on Channels Television's Politics Today this past Monday, he contended that President Bola Tinubu faces a real prospect of electoral defeat in 2027.

Describing his personal acquaintance with Tinubu, Daura maintained that numerous policy blunders by the present administration provide grounds for his opposition. Daura's position distinguishes him as a rival originating within Nigeria's established political establishment.

His experience in the previous government—where he worked under former President Muhammadu Buhari—sets him apart from typical opposition figures. Throughout the same broadcast appearance, he drew on his DSS background and underscored that such credentials enable meaningful evaluation of both governance systems and administrative track records.

Separately during the discussion, Daura commented on Buhari's tenure, asserting that associates in whom the ex-president placed confidence ultimately disappointed him. He suggested critics labeling the Buhari years as Nigeria's worst period should scrutinize those who held positions near the president, rather than focusing blame exclusively on Buhari himself. , Daura stressed, government recruitment ought to emphasize merit and capability rather than relying on interpersonal ties.

The Makinde-Daura ticket, running under the APM banner, centers its platform on remedying what both regard as missteps characterizing current governance. Through his assertion that Tinubu remains vulnerable electorally, Daura presents himself as a serious contender challenging the sitting president before 2027 arrives.

His positioning reflects considerable depth in both security apparatus management and prior administrative roles across Nigeria's contemporary political history.