“2027 election campaign has officially kicked off” – Isaac Fayose backs Peter Obi

  • Isaac Fayose has declared that the 2027 election campaign has begun and called on Nigerians to support Peter Obi, while describing the APC-led government as a “failed government.”
  • His comments have generated mixed reactions online, with some Nigerians backing Obi and others urging voters to simply support their preferred candidates.

Nigerian businessman and social commentator Isaac Fayose has declared that the campaign for the 2027 presidential election has officially begun, urging Nigerians to support Labour Party’s Peter Obi.

Fayose, in a statement shared online, criticised the President Bola Tinubu-led administration, describing the All Progressives Congress (APC) government as a “failed government.”

He also recalled Tinubu’s reported promise concerning electricity and urged Nigerians to begin a door-to-door campaign for Obi ahead of the 2027 election.

“2027 election campaign has officially kicked off. I’m happy because it’s time to take our country back. Recall that President Tinubu once told us that if he doesn’t provide electricity, we should not vote for him. APC is a failed government. Let’s start a door-to-door campaign for Mr Peter Obi. The (OK) ticket is all we want.”

Fayose’s statement has triggered mixed reactions on X, with some users supporting his call for Obi while others criticised him and his brother for their political commentary.

Vnaira: This one and his egbon dey use media run gullible Nigerians mind anyhow dem like

Dr. Chika: Na here we dey OK

0xGozilla: PO or no one else, 2027 is our chance to take this country back!

Azụ anụ ụka: We are going all out for Peter Obi and Kwankwaso!

GeeTECH: Nigeria will be OK

Emmy: Tinubu will be kicked out of Aso rock

Saintbesh: I believe in action it’s simple vote whoever you want

“2027 election campaign has officially kicked off. I’m happy because it’s time to take our country back. Recall that President Tinubu once told us that if he doesn’t provide electricity, we should not vote for him. APC is a fåiled government. Let’s start a door-to-door campaign… pic.twitter.com/65qNnhjzjl

— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) August 19, 2026

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