Today’s Headlines: Tinubu Will Win 2027 Election–APC, I’m A Nonparty Statesman–Obasanjo

The All Progressives Congress (APC) expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu would win the 2027 election, dismissing comparisons between Nigerian and U.S. politics after Kamala Harris's recent defeat by Donald Trump in the U.S. election. APC National Publicity Director, Bala Ibrahim, warned opposition parties not to rely on the U.S. result, highlighting differences in electoral systems. He argued that the APC’s economic reforms, though initially challenging, would yield positive results by 2026, strengthening Tinubu's position. Ibrahim also stated that the APC is preparing strategically for the next election, aiming to avoid defeat by a divided opposition. I’m A Nonparty Statesman–Obasanjo Former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has publicly distanced himself from any political affiliations, asserting his position as a nonpartisan statesman. Obasanjo called on Nigerians to maintain their resilience amidst the challenging economic landscape the nation is currently facing, stressing the importance of unity and hope as they navigate these trying times. Obasanjo disclosed this during a Thanksgiving service in Abuja marking the 80th birthday of Chief Onyema Ugochukwu, a respected journalist and former Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The service took place at the Methodist Church Nigeria, Cathedral of Unity, located in Wuse, Zone 3.The former president hailed the celebrant’s de-tribalistic disposition and loyalty during his 1999 election campaigns, urging him to remain committed to humanity for the rest of his life. In his words: “In Nigeria today, we must remain optimistic and hopeful in the wake of the gloomy economic realities. What Paul said in 1 Corinthians 13: your faith must not diminish. You must never lose hope. “I remember when we came together during the campaign in 1999. I’d known a little bit about you by your reputation. We were two candidates competing in PDP: myself and Alex Ekwueme. “You pitched your tent with me regardless of what people said. Some Yoruba elements in our campaign saw you as a spy. The Igbo elements on the other side saw you as a bastard. “Why should you be with a Yoruba man when an Igbo man is contesting? And you stood your ground. You were unshaken and unshakable.<