Former presidential candidate Chief Martin Onovo has predicted a coalition victory in the 2027 general elections—but only if there is no internal sabotage.
Onovo made the remarks in an interview on Monday.
According to him, no single opposition party stands a realistic chance of unseating President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) without a united front.
He hailed the ongoing coalition efforts describing them as a strategic step towards reclaiming power from the ruling party.
“The coalition will win the 2027 election with 99 per cent votes if it is not self-sabotaged,” Onovo declared.
“Take it to bank, it will not fail, it will succeed and defeat the ruling party convincingly, if they do it well. If the coalition is not self-sabotaged, it will be difficult for APC to return in 2027,” he added.
The ongoing coalition drive is reportedly led by former PDP presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, among other leaders across the country.
Onovo, who also serves as Head of Policy Positions for the Movement for Fundamental Change (MFC), credited himself with leading a similar effort in the past.
“I was the brain behind the largest coalition ever in the Fourth Republic which birthed the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), and I can tell you that coalition is the only way, because a united minority is stronger than a divided majority,” he said.
Assessing the current administration’s performance midway into its term, Onovo criticized the government for failing to address critical national issues.
“The President needs to be clear about his objectives, he should be all out to better the welfare and security of ordinary Nigerians in the city and remotest areas,” he advised.
He urged President Tinubu to reshuffle his cabinet and prioritize competence over political loyalty.
“We need competent people in positions, not loyalists. Let us get the right people, right strategies and ethical environment, while the President provides leadership and takes responsibility.
“We need the right commanders with strategies in security and economy to end insecurity and suffering. We must not sacrifice performance for loyalty,” he said.
