Former Ogun State Governor, Olusegun Osoba, has raised the alarm over an alleged scheme involving Peter Obi, Goodluck Jonathan, and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, aimed at fracturing President Bola Tinubu’s electoral base in the South ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking at the APC presidential primary result announcement in Abeokuta, Osoba warned party members not to be deceived by the President’s strong showing in the primary.
According to Osoba, there is a covert strategy to erode Tinubu’s support margin in the southern region. He emphasized that complacency would be dangerous, stating, ‘Many believe we have no challengers, but that is a false sense of security. The adversaries are numerous.’ Osoba pointed to Obi’s emergence, Jonathan’s quiet maneuvering, and Makinde’s recent actions as evidence of a coordinated effort to split the southern vote.
Osoba urged the APC to remain vigilant and not underestimate the opposition’s tactics. He described the situation as a ‘strong gang-up’ against the party, with multiple candidates being positioned to draw votes away from Tinubu in the South, thereby weakening his overall electoral strength.