Human rights activist and political commentator Deji Adeyanju has accused former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi and former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso of indirectly helping President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Adeyanju made the claim while commenting on the evolving opposition landscape and the political calculations surrounding the 2027 presidential contest.
He urged Nigerians not to repeat what he described as the mistakes of the 2023 election by supporting either Obi or Kwankwaso.
Adeyanju alleged that the two opposition politicians were playing roles that could benefit Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC), although the claim represents his political assessment rather than an established fact.
Opposition Strategy Under Scrutiny
The comments come against the backdrop of continuing efforts by opposition politicians and groups to build alliances ahead of the 2027 election.
Obi and Kwankwaso have both remained central figures in discussions around opposition politics since the 2023 presidential election, when they contested separately on different platforms.
The current political environment has seen several parties and political actors explore alliances, mergers, coalitions and new platforms ahead of 2027.
Adeyanju’s argument is that the emergence of multiple opposition figures could affect the ability of anti-incumbency forces to consolidate their support behind a single political platform.
A Contested Political Interpretation
His comments reflect one interpretation of the evolving opposition strategy and should be distinguished from established electoral facts.
Obi and Kwankwaso have their own political positions and platforms, while the 2027 contest remains in its preparatory phase.
The debate over whether opposition parties should consolidate behind a single candidate or maintain separate presidential ambitions is expected to remain a major issue as political parties approach the election.
With the electoral contest still developing, alliances, candidate selection and the distribution of opposition support are likely to remain at the centre of political discussions.