Donald Duke urges opposition to unite against Tinubu’s political strength
Donald Duke has described Bola Tinubu as a formidable political figure and warned that opposition parties must unite if they hope to challenge him in the next presidential election. The former Cross River State governor emphasized that the advantage of incumbency gives Tinubu a significant edge. He used a vivid analogy to highlight the risks of facing such a strong opponent without adequate preparation. Duke also noted that opposition fragmentation could help the ruling party retain power.
Key takeaways
- Donald Duke called Bola Tinubu “not an average politician” and warned against underestimating him.
- He stressed that the ruling party’s control of government institutions gives the incumbent a major advantage.
- Duke urged opposition parties to set aside personal ambitions and unite to mount a serious challenge.
- He warned that fragmented opposition efforts would only benefit the incumbent and make defeat more likely.
- Duke used the metaphor of fighting a “lion with a horn” to describe the difficulty of unseating Tinubu without unity and preparation.
