Son of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, Bashir El-Rufai, has said that Peter Obi would be more likely to defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections.
He recently revealed that Obi stands a better chance of defeating BAT than Atiku Abubakar.
Speaking via a post on his X account, Bashir shared that Peter Obi is more of a threat to Tinubu, especially because of his massive youth following and grassroots popularity.
According to him, while Atiku Abubakar is a heavyweight in Nigeria’s political landscape, Obi’s appeal to the younger generation makes him a more formidable opposition for the current government.
He stated that the cult-like followership of Peter Obi online and offline is imposing enough to worry Tinubu and the APC.
“Atiku is a force to be reckoned with. He also feels the stars have finally aligned in his favour.
And although 2019 is thought to have been his best shot, this may be one of those ‘moment meets the man’.
However, the sheer force of Obi’s numbers and cult like follower-ship brings a challenge. His appeal across the youth & this younger generation is one profound aspect of his leverage.
Obi, as a flag bearer with a strong Northern candidate, would defeat Pablo on election day before our dear mother of the nation — Aunty Remi finishes his breakfast around noon,” he wrote.
Bashir’s father, Nasir El-Rufai, is among the opposition leaders who formed an alliance which was unveiled in Abuja on March 20 on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The coalition aims to defeat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027.
Other top politicians who joined in unveiling the coalition are Atiku, Obi, former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi, El-Rufai, former Senate President David Mark and former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, among others.
