The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has warned Nigeria’s opposition parties not to get too excited about US Vice President Kamala Harris’ defeat in the recent presidential election, saying President Bola Tinubu will secure another victory in 2027. He emphasized that he is prepared to do so.
On Wednesday, former President Donald Trump was declared the winner of the US presidential election, in a major comeback that surprised many around the world.
The 78-year-old businessman’s victory makes him the 47th president and the oldest president to win the White House.
In response to the development, Labor’s national communications secretary, Obiora Ifor, described the US election as a “true test of democracy” and said the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) could learn valuable lessons from the process. He pointed out that there is.
Ifor stressed that American voters’ disregard for the incumbency factor, which is the dominant influence in African elections, is noteworthy.
Similarly, New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) Spokesperson, Mr. Ladipo Johnson, commented on the long-standing intricacies of the US electoral system, saying that Nigeria has not seen the practice of incumbent parties using their power and security apparatus to intimidate them. He expressed his hope for a future in which he will overcome these challenges. Opposition party.
However, APC National Communications Director, Bala Ibrahim, stressed that the electoral processes in Nigeria and the US are different and urged opposition parties not to be overconfident due to the US election results.
In an interview with Punch, Ibrahim said that being in office does not necessarily guarantee victory, as seen in former President Muhammadu Buhari’s victory over then-incumbent Goodluck Jonathan in 2015. pointed out.
Mr. Ibrahim expressed confidence that Nigerians would soon realize the benefits of President Tinubu’s economic reforms, which is likely to ensure public support for his continued leadership.
He added that the party will not be swayed by opposition threats, stressing that it will not entrust the leadership of the country to those facing internal crises.
He said, “This APC government is working hard to bring in new reforms and changes that will be painful at first, but will reap benefits and results in the long run.”
“We expect to start seeing the fruits of these reforms around the time of the elections, which should be around 2026-2027. That’s when people will start applauding the party and the president.
“It would be almost impossible for someone to come from the outside, especially from the outside who has failed this country before. An outsider who can’t contain his own crisis would think of overthrowing the incumbent. It would be very difficult. The APC and the President are well aware of this expectation and shenanigans of the opposition.
“But it’s not like the party and the president are sleeping. No, they have a strategy that looks ahead. So when we get to the bridge, let’s see who can cross it with the strongest stride And I guarantee you, you won’t find any APCs. You won’t be caught napping.
