Title: 2027 Political Storm Brews: Aregbesola Allies Mock Tinubu, Atiku Makes Strategic Moves, APC Faces Internal Heat Date Published: 24 May 2025 Description: Aregbesola’s Camp Taunts Tinubu with 2027 Defeat ChantIn a dramatic political twist, former Minister of Interior Rauf Aregbesola hosted PDP presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar and former VP Namadi Sambo at his Ilesa residence in Osun State on Friday. The visit, ostensibly tied to the coronation of the new Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup Ajimoko III, quickly turned political.During the gathering, a group of traditional drummers aligned with Aregbesola were heard chanting, “Tinubu maa lu’le” – Yoruba for “Tinubu will fall” – in 2027, suggesting a significant rift between Aregbesola and the President.Atiku posted a video on Facebook showing his warm reception by Aregbesola and members of his new political bloc, including:Hon. Najeem Salaam (former Osun Assembly Speaker),Alhaji Moshood Adeoti (ex-SSG),Senator Adelowo Oriolowo,Alhaji Isaa Adesiji (chairman of Aregbesola’s faction),And other former cabinet members from Aregbesola’s tenure. Defection Alert: Labour Party Loses Rep to APCAdding to the political shake-up, Mr. Ngozi Okolie, Member of the House of Representatives for Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency, dumped the Labour Party (LP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing disorganization and internal crises in LP.“The Labour Party is disorganized. There’s no headway. I believe my defection to APC will help me attract more progress and projects to my people,” Okolie stated during a press briefing in Asaba. He noted that many influential figures, including traditional rulers and state leaders, have already realigned with APC.---PDP Faces Eviction Crisis Over ₦6.9 Billion Ground Rent DefaultAs the PDP braces for a crucial National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on Tuesday, it now faces the potential loss of its national secretariat in Abuja.On Friday, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) confirmed it will begin enforcing revocation orders against 4,794 properties starting Monday, May 26, 2025, due to unpaid ground rents—some dating back over 40 years.Among the properties listed is the PDP’s national headquarters.“From Monday, FCTA will begin exercising its legal rights. There’s no court order preventing us,” said Chijioke Nwankwoeze, Director of Land Administration. Despite PDP\'s suspicion of political sabotage, the FCTA maintains the move is lawful and apolitical. “This is not politically motivated. It applies to all defaulters equally,” said Lere Olayinka, SSA to the Minister of FCT. This action could disrupt PDP’s NEC meeting, where key decisions regarding party restructuring, 2027 election strategy, and internal unity are expected.---APC’s Internal Clash: Udeogaranya Rejects Tinubu’s Sole CandidacyTensions also simmer within the APC. Former presidential aspirant Charles Udeogaranya blasted the party’s leadership and governors for endorsing President Tinubu as the sole candidate for 2027, warning it undermines democratic principles.“No room for automatic tickets in the face of economic quagmire and insecurity,” he said, invoking the democratic legacies of Jefferson, Lincoln, and Martin Luther King Jr. This comes a day after 22 APC governors unanimously endorsed Tinubu at the APC National Summit in Abuja.Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo moved the motion, supported by Kaduna’s Uba Sani, declaring Tinubu as the party’s uncontested 2027 candidate.In response, Nze Chidi Duru, Deputy National Organising Secretary, said: “The President has a right of first refusal. If he declines, we can hold a primary.” ---Summary:Aregbesola’s camp mocks Tinubu; Atiku forges new alliances.Labour Rep defects to APC, citing LP disarray Attached Images: 4c0b1288004244894f8457c0d30ccbb356f3ba8edcc71859866c2babc6edab52.webp Attached Video: None