Nigerian activist and social commentator Verydarkman has weighed in on the 2027 general elections, offering strategic advice to opposition leaders including Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar, and El-Rufai, on what must be done to successfully challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
In a recent video shared on his Instagram page, Verydarkman responded to a growing political debate sparked by Daniel Bwala, special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on policy communication, who controversially compared him to Peter Obi regarding public empathy over the recent Benue massacre.
Bwala had accused Obi of being detached from the tragedy, but Verydarkman defended the Labour Party politician, stated that Obi had attempted to visit the victims but was reportedly blocked by the Benue State Governor.
Shifting focus to the 2027 race, Verydarkman cautioned that simply forming a coalition—such as the recently discussed potential alliance between Obi, Atiku, and other opposition figures under the ADC—is not enough to unseat Tinubu. Instead, he emphasized the need for early groundwork, particularly around INEC reforms.
Drawing parallels with the 2015 elections, Verydarkman recalled how opposition figures like Tinubu, Muhammadu Buhari, and other CPC–ACN politicians joined forces, held protests, and pushed for electoral transparency long before the ballot.
He warned that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as currently constituted, is heavily influenced by the ruling party, and without structural reform and street protests from Obi, Atiku others, no opposition coalition would stand a chance.
The activist’s comments come amid speculation that Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar, and even former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai, may be exploring an unusual alliance through the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a third-force vehicle ahead of 2027.
However, Verydarkman expressed skepticism that any such merger would be effective without a well-defined strategy rooted in public advocacy, voter mobilization, and structural change.
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As political tensions continue to build, Verydarkman’s video has sparked fresh conversations on whether Nigeria’s opposition is learning from the past—or setting up for another defeat.
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