Bolaji Abdullahi, the National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu will lose the 2027 presidential election, arguing that public dissatisfaction with the current administration would ultimately outweigh any political or electoral challenges.
Abdullahi made the remarks during an interview on Hard Copy, a Channels Television programme, where he discussed the opposition party’s outlook ahead of the next general election. The interview was posted on the broadcaster’s official YouTube channel on Friday, July 24, 2026.
Speaking on the prospects of the ADC and the broader opposition coalition, Abdullahi maintained that his party believes it has a realistic opportunity to unseat the ruling administration in 2027. He said the confidence of the opposition is based on its assessment of the country’s political and economic climate, as well as what it considers growing public demand for a change in leadership.
According to Abdullahi, the ruling party is aware of the political mood across the country and understands the electoral challenge it could face when Nigerians return to the polls.
He also raised concerns about the credibility of Nigeria’s electoral process, suggesting that the opposition does not expect the 2027 election to be conducted under conditions it would consider fully free and fair. Despite those concerns, he insisted that the ADC remains convinced President Tinubu would still be defeated.
“I’ve told you earlier that President Bola Tinubu will be defeated in 2027. They know it. President Bola Tinubu will be defeated in 2027. When we want to be charitable, we say it will happen in a free and fair election. We know we won’t get a free and fair election with these people. But even in spite of that, we say President Bola Tinubu will lose the 2027 election,” Abdullahi said during the interview.
The ADC spokesman argued that the opposition’s optimism stems largely from what it sees as widespread public dissatisfaction with prevailing economic conditions and governance. According to him, many Nigerians have experienced significant economic hardship and are looking for an alternative to the current administration.
He contended that these challenges have shaped public opinion ahead of the next election cycle, leading the opposition to believe that voters are prepared to support a different leadership when they cast their ballots in 2027.
Abdullahi further stated that the coalition backing the ADC has carefully assessed the country’s political landscape and remains convinced that the electorate is seeking change. He maintained that this belief continues to drive the party’s preparations for the presidential election despite what it considers an increasingly difficult political environment.
During the interview, Abdullahi acknowledged that recent internal political developments have made the opposition’s task more challenging. However, he argued that those developments have not weakened the coalition’s determination to contest the election vigorously.
He said the ADC remains focused on strengthening its political structure and positioning itself as a credible alternative to the ruling party ahead of the next general election. According to him, the coalition believes its eventual presidential candidate will be capable of attracting broad support from Nigerians across the country.
Abdullahi maintained that the opposition is committed to pursuing victory despite what it anticipates could be significant electoral hurdles. He argued that the party’s strategy is built on sustained engagement with voters and confidence in what it believes is a growing desire for political change.
The ADC spokesman also reiterated that concerns over the conduct of future elections would not discourage the opposition from participating in the democratic process. Instead, he said the coalition intends to remain focused on mobilizing supporters and presenting its vision for governance to the electorate.
Throughout the interview, Abdullahi returned repeatedly to his central claim that President Tinubu would not secure re-election in 2027. He asserted that this conviction is shared within the opposition coalition and is based on its reading of current political realities and voter sentiment.
According to him, the coalition believes that economic challenges, governance issues, and public dissatisfaction have created conditions that could favor an opposition victory. While acknowledging the uncertainties that often accompany election cycles, he maintained that these factors reinforce the ADC’s confidence about the outcome of the presidential race.
Abdullahi also suggested that the ruling party is aware of the political pressures it faces ahead of the election, although he did not provide specific evidence to support that assertion. He maintained that the opposition’s confidence is rooted in its assessment of the national mood rather than speculation.
In his concluding remarks, Abdullahi reaffirmed the ADC’s determination to remain focused on its campaign preparations despite concerns about the electoral process. He said the coalition would continue working toward what it believes will be a successful outcome in the 2027 presidential election.
He reiterated his position that President Tinubu would ultimately lose the election, insisting that the opposition’s confidence remains unchanged regardless of the political and electoral challenges that may arise before Nigerians head to the polls.
The remarks reflect the ADC’s current political outlook as parties continue positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 general election. They also underscore the party’s criticism of the electoral environment and its belief that public dissatisfaction with the current administration could shape the outcome of the presidential contest.
Abdullahi’s comments were made during a broader discussion on Hard Copy concerning Nigeria’s political landscape, the opposition coalition’s strategy, and preparations for the next general election, with the interview published by Channels Television on Friday, July 24, 2026.
