MrBen’s recent analysis goes beyond Deji—it’s a wake-up call for anyone serious about 2027.
In a tweet that reignited debate across political circles, Nigerian activist Deji Adeoyeju claimed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is on course to win re-election in 2027, citing a fractured opposition as the reason. But not everyone is buying it.
Political commentator MrBen fired back, challenging Deji’s motives and suggesting that his rhetoric isn’t rooted in honest analysis, but rather, opportunism. He pointed to Deji’s history of attacking Labour Party candidate Peter Obi during the 2023 elections—a time when public momentum appeared to favor Obi as a symbol of change. MrBen had even publicly offered a $10,000 bet on Obi’s victory, which Deji never honored.
Now, MrBen is calling Deji what he sees as a “cashivist”—someone who masks personal gain with the veneer of activism. He warns that Deji’s recent political commentary may be indirectly helping the very establishment he once critiqued.
MrBen didn’t stop with Deji. He also called out Omoyele Sowore, noting his repeated failure to build a viable political movement. Despite his longstanding role as a dissident voice, MrBen argues that Sowore has failed to galvanize the kind of broad coalition needed to pose a serious challenge to the status quo.
Together, these critiques reflect a broader concern: Nigeria’s opposition is not just fractured—it’s being weakened from within by competing egos, self-promotion, and strategic missteps.
As the 2027 election approaches, MrBen’s analysis serves as a timely reminder: real change won’t come from loud voices alone. It will require unity, strategic thinking, and a rejection of performative politics