The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised concerns over President Bola Tinubu’s chances of winning a second term in office, citing growing discontent from the northern region ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
The party’s reaction comes amid escalating criticism from prominent northern stakeholders, who have accused the Tinubu-led administration of marginalizing the region.
They argue that the North has been sidelined in terms of key appointments, development projects, and national economic planning.
Adding fuel to the tension, a former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Muhammad Kazaure, declared on Wednesday during a northern elite meeting that President Tinubu may lose the 2027 election “by 12 noon.”
Kazaure criticized the administration’s mounting debt profile and what he described as “unwanted policies” that continue to hurt Nigerians.
In response to the rising northern backlash, ADC spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi took to Facebook to express his concerns.
He questioned the viability of President Tinubu’s re-election ambition without the backing of the region that delivered the majority of his 2023 mandate.
He wrote:
“Arewa produced 64% of President Bola Tinubu’s total votes in 2023. I don’t know how he is planning to secure his 2nd term bid without them, as they’re now clearly against his reelection.”
The warning from the ADC underscores growing political tension between the presidency and the North, with many observers noting that the region’s stance could significantly impact the 2027 electoral outcome.
