Media strategist and author, JJ. Omojuwa, has offered a strong-willed defense of President Bola Tinubu’s reform agenda while making bold forecasts ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Speaking on this week’s edition of the Mic on Podcast with Seun Okinbaloye, Omojuwa described the current economic challenges as part of a necessary national transformation, throwing his full weight behind President Tinubu’s direction, “Not to go through it is to suffer worse than we are suffering now. The pains of these times are momentary. I agree with the president’s design for Nigeria at this time.”
While distancing himself from formal party affiliation, Mr. Omojuwa made no attempt to hide his political alignment. He also revealed that he voted for Tinubu in the 2023 presidential election, citing the president as the candidate with the best ideas. “Offically, I’m not a member of the All Progressives Congress. But if I were to run for public office today, I would run under the APC 100%.”
Looking ahead to 2027, Mr. Omojuwa, who was unequivocal in dismissing Labour Party’s Peter Obi’s chances, also gave his thoughts on the prospect of an Atiku-Obi alliance, remaining unfazed, “Peter Obi will not be president. He can only be dismissed if he takes his time to play politics for longer. I do not fear the pairing of Atiku and Obi (in the coalition). Why should I fear?”
Addressing speculation about a fallout with the El-Rufai family, Mr. Omojuwa offered clarity as he effectively shut down persistent rumors of a rift. “Literally, nothing happened.
” We used to be very close. There is no fight. We just didn’t align.”
On national infrastructure, Omojuwa offered a dose of realism, stating that Nigeria will not achieve a constant power supply within two years; a promise President Bola Tinubu had tied to his electability. He also took aim at some of Tinubu’s critics, suggesting that their grievances stem more from personal disappointment than genuine policy concerns.
“Nigeria is not going to have a constant power supply in two years. It’s going to be a failed promise. A lot of the people that say they don’t like him is because they didn’t get appointed.”
Despite his strong endorsement of the president’s political skill, Mr. Omojuwa issued a word of caution, adding that any candidate can be beaten in 2027 if economic missteps and political miscalculations are not avoided. “President Bola Tinubu has never lost an election. That’s a gift and a curse. It gives him a sense of invincibility. But if he dwells too much on it, he could get knocked out.”
His remarks paint a portrait of a political landscape in flux, one where conviction, loyalty, and calculated patience may determine who thrives and who falls behind.
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