Kenneth Okonkwo claims voting Peter Obi equals voting Tinubu in 2027

ADC chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo declares that any vote for NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi in 2027 effectively supports President Bola Tinubu's re-election. According to Okonkwo, when opposition votes are divided, it ultimately benefits Tinubu, whether directly or indirectly.

'There's no way around it,' Okonkwo stated. 'Anybody voting for Peter Obi in 2027 is voting for Tinubu.' He criticized Obi's brief membership in the ADC, noting he joined independently but left before the primary closure period, citing inability to compete in primaries.

The political strategist warns that vote splitting among opposition candidates could result in Tinubu defeating combined opposition forces. This analysis comes as Nigerian politicians form alliances and strategize for the upcoming 2027 presidential election.

With multiple candidates expected to contest, how will voters balance supporting their preferred candidates against strategic voting to prevent unintended election outcomes?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/04/2027-any-vote-for-peter-obi-is-vote-for-tinubu-kenneth-okonkwo/