Tinubu’s team focuses on South, North-Central for 2027 election win
President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress are ramping up efforts to secure bloc votes from the South and North-Central ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The strategy, which insiders say began over five months ago, is designed to counter growing resistance from some northern groups. Key party officials and allies are leading targeted campaigns and alliances to flip states lost in the last election. Opposition parties, however, argue that these moves will not guarantee victory and warn against undermining Nigeria’s democracy.
What we know
- Bola Tinubu’s team has been working since early 2025 to ensure bloc votes in the South and North-Central for the 2027 election.
- The APC’s plan was triggered by intelligence reports of political threats from the core North and opposition coalitions.
- Top party officials, including Femi Gbajabiamila and Hope Uzodimma, are coordinating efforts to secure these regions.
- The party aims to prevent opposition wins in any southern state and reclaim North-Central states lost in 2023.
- APC leaders in North-Central say they are targeting 80–90% of the region’s votes for Tinubu in 2027.
