Rufai Oseni: Tinubu's 2027 strategy shifts as Atiku rallies draw crowds
Arise TV anchor Rufai Oseni says President Tinubu's 2027 campaign strategy—originally focused on about 12 states—has flipped following opposition rallies, particularly Atiku Abubakar's large crowds in Sokoto and Kebbi. Oseni made the analysis on Tuesday's Morning Show while breaking down the shifting political landscape.
The APC's initial calculation appears disrupted by Atiku's momentum. Oseni noted the ruling party's strategists are likely reconsidering their approach after the turnout at recent opposition events. However, he cautioned that rally crowds don't automatically translate to votes—"on election day we'll see the momentum."
Complicating the picture: a court judgment Atiku's camp labeled a distraction, which they've since appealed. Oseni stressed both sides need serious consolidation across Nigeria's electoral map to secure advantage in 2027. The APC's 12-state strategy assumed certain strongholds; Atiku's northern rallies challenge that assumption.
For voters, the intelligence is clear: campaign strategies are fluid this early. Watch for APC's counter-moves in the North, whether Atiku sustains momentum beyond rallies, and how court cases reshape the field. The real consolidation battle happens in states where neither side has locked down support.
Which states do you think will decide 2027, and can rally energy survive the long haul to election day?