Tinubu Fears Only Peter Obi in 2027 – Peter Ameh

The National Secretary of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), Peter Ameh, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu’s administration views Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi as its biggest threat ahead of the 2027 elections.

Speaking on The Micon Podcast with Seun Okinbaloye, Ameh claimed that the government is making deliberate efforts to ensure Obi does not appear on the ballot. He said this conclusion is based on data gathering and private political assessments conducted by his group.

According to Ameh, Obi’s rising influence has become a major concern within the ruling establishment, more so than any other potential contender.

He said presidential aide Bayo Onanuga consistently targets Obi in his social media posts, describing it as evidence of the administration’s fear of the former Anambra governor.

Ameh argued that the government is not worried about candidates like former Vice President Atiku Abubakar or ex-minister Rotimi Amaechi, insisting that only Obi poses a significant challenge.

“We collect data and carry out engagements behind closed doors. From what we know, the only person this government does not want on the ballot is Peter Obi. They’re doing everything to stop him,” he said.

He also recalled how the PDP failed to defeat Tinubu in Lagos during the early years of the Fourth Republic, despite deploying “federal might.” According to him, Obi demonstrated his electoral strength in 2023 by securing about one million votes in Lagos (later reduced to about 500,000) and winning the Federal Capital Territory.

Ameh maintained that this level of political support explains the administration’s alleged anxiety over Obi’s potential candidacy in 2027.

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