Reno Omokri, a former advisor to former President Goodluck Jonathan, has sparked a new controversy by claiming that no opposition coalition has a chance of challenging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential elections.
Omokri praised Tinubu as “the master of the game,” citing his recent high-profile engagements, from smiling at critics to appearing confident in Kaduna, even alongside strong political adversaries like Sule Lamido.
What’s surprising is not just the boldness of the prediction, but the strategy behind the narrative. Omokri’s comments echo a growing perception campaign that portrays Tinubu as already in control, able to neutralize criticism with charm and political maneuvering.
This raises serious questions:
Is Omokri simply boosting Tinubu’s image, or is there an intentional effort to demoralize the opposition before the real contest begins?
To what extent is Nigeria’s political future being shaped by image, narratives, and perception, rather than policies or results? Will opposition parties unite to prove Omokri wrong, or will his words fuel division and insecurity?
For many Nigerians, this is like déjà vu: political destinies forged not at the ballot box yet, but in carefully curated headlines, speeches, and public appearances. If Omokri is right, the fight for 2027 has already begun—not with votes, but with stories.
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