The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) says President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is unsettled and afraid of the growing coalition of opposition politicians bent on unseating him in the 2027 poll.

CUPP’s National Secretary, Chief Peter Ameh, in a statement on Friday, claimed that the attempt by the President during the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to project confidence in response to the growing coalition of opposition forces reveals a leader unsettled by the unified front challenging his administration.

The CUPP scribe maintained that the opposition remains steadfast in pursuit of their objective, adding the President’s “superficial display of strength” should not be taken seriously.

The CUPP downplayed the impact of defections to the APC, adding those involved carry little or no weight in the political terrain.

It claimed: “Those switching sides lack significant political value, having relied on the influence of opposition leaders to secure their own elections. They bring no electoral advantage to bolster the President’s reelection bid.

“As the 2027 elections approach, it is clear that the President stands on sinking ground, unable to escape the imminent defeat that awaits him due to his poor handling of the economy that has left many people poorer and worse off than pre-2023.

“The opposition coalition remains committed to its cause, confident in its ability to lead with integrity and deliver the change Nigerians deserve.”