'Tinubu Will Eat Obi Like Biscuits' Kenneth Okonkwo Insists Only United Opposition Can Unseat President in 2027.

Kenneth Okonkwo, the spokesperson for Atiku Abubakar's presidential campaign, has sent a stark warning to opposition parties: unless they form a united coalition, President Bola Tinubu will cruise to an easy victory in the 2027 elections and Peter Obi, he says, doesn't stand a chance alone.

Speaking during an interview with Ibeju Upgrade Media, Okonkwo did not hold back in his assessment of the political landscape. He painted a grim picture for any opposition candidate who dares to challenge Tinubu without a broad coalition behind them.

"If Peter Obi goes against Tinubu alone, Tinubu will eat him like biscuits," Okonkwo declared bluntly.

His comments arrive at a time when opposition parties remain deeply fractured. In 2025, high-stakes attempts to form a coalition crumbled when major contenders, including Obi and Atiku, ended up as presidential candidates for different political parties. The inability to agree on a single flagbearer left the opposition fragmented and effectively handed the advantage to the ruling All Progressives Congress.

But not everyone has given up on unity. The G100 Opposition Coalition, spearheaded by Salihu Lukman, a former chieftain of the ADC, is making fresh moves to bring opposition parties together behind one candidate. Whether they can succeed where previous efforts failed remains the big question.

Okonkwo argued that coalition-building isn't just a strategy—it's the only viable path forward. "Coalition is the only way out," he insisted. "You don't come down with a man who has told you from the beginning that power is not taken à la carte—you fight for it, you grab it, you snatch it, you run away with it."

He also expressed deep skepticism about Peter Obi's chances in 2027, particularly in northern strongholds. "Will Kano people accept Peter Obi? In 2023, when we had the opportunity, they did not accept him. In 2027, they will not accept him."

Okonkwo was equally dismissive of Rabiu Kwankwaso, the former Kano governor who many see as a potential running mate for Obi. "Kwankwaso has nothing to contribute to the ticket. Even in Kano, Kwankwaso has lost," he said bluntly.

This is not the first time Okonkwo has taken aim at Obi. In May, he publicly stated that the former Anambra governor lacks the capacity to solve Nigeria's mounting challenges—a comment that sparked heated debate across political circles.

As the 2027 election season gathers momentum, the opposition faces a critical test. They can either set aside their differences and unite behind a formidable coalition, or risk handing President Tinubu another term on a silver platter. For now, the clock is ticking, and the stakes couldn't be higher.