Public commentator and activist, Comrade Austin Usman Okai, has said former Vice President Atiku Abubakar remains the opposition figure best positioned to mount a formidable challenge against President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.

Okai made the assertion on Thursday while speaking on The Morning Show on TVC Television, where he analysed Nigeria’s political landscape, the state of the economy and the prospects of the opposition ahead of the next general election.

According to him, the Tinubu administration is facing growing public criticism over the rising cost of living, persistent inflation, declining purchasing power, graduate unemployment, insecurity and concerns raised by some observers about the functioning of democratic institutions and the treatment of opposition political actors.

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He argued that the Federal Government’s key economic reforms, particularly the removal of fuel subsidy and the unification of the foreign exchange market, have placed significant pressure on households and businesses across the country.

While acknowledging that the administration has defended the reforms as necessary for long-term economic stability and sustainable growth, Okai maintained that many Nigerians are yet to experience the expected benefits and continue to face severe economic hardship.

The activist also expressed concern over what he described as a shrinking political space for opposition parties, alleging intimidation of political opponents and inconsistencies in the administration of justice.

According to him, the combination of economic hardship, unemployment and political dissatisfaction has created an opportunity for the opposition to present a credible alternative…