2027: Master strategist – Rufai Oseni analyses T.Y. Danjuma's endorsement of Tinubu

Arise Television anchor, Rufai Oseni, has described President Bola Tinubu as a “master strategist” following the endorsement of his re-election bid by former Defence Minister, General T.Y. Danjuma, retd., and different Christian leaders from the Middle Belt.

Oseni, nevertheless, questioned whether or not the endorsement by influential political and spiritual figures would translate into votes for Tinubu within the 2027 presidential election.

The Morning Show anchor made the remarks on Monday whereas analysing the importance of Danjuma’s endorsement and the presence of different distinguished figures, together with former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, on the assembly.

“Good endorsement for President Tinubu because it was not only T.Y. Danjuma that I saw at that meeting; there were a couple of other Christian leaders in the Middle Belt and the like,” he mentioned.

“Good one for him, but the question is, will it trickle down? You see, the thing about elite endorsement is that elite endorsement gears towards the elites.”

Oseni argued that Nigeria was divided between an elite class that had benefited from authorities patronage and unusual residents who continued to battle with requirements.

He mentioned whereas the elite class had loved authorities contracts, rent-seeking alternatives and proximity to energy, many Nigerians had but to learn from the nation’s assets.

According to him, unusual Nigerians have been extra involved about entry to potable water, safety and safety of lives and property than endorsements by influential people.

“They don’t ask for too much. They are not protesting on the streets because they don’t have power, electricity, or water. They just want the basics to work for them, and those are the people that are going to vote in this election, not the elite class that has always benefited,” he added.

The Arise anchor additional argued that distinguished political figures who endorse candidates won’t essentially come out to vote throughout elections.

He, nevertheless, maintained that elite endorsements remained vital for Tinubu, describing the President as a “master strategist” for securing the assist of the influential figures.