2027: Tinubu Takes Action as Northern Leaders Oppose Reelection

• President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly initiated measures to 'regain' the backing of northern political leaders
• Legit.ng reports that Tinubu became the president of Nigeria in 2023 after considerable support from the North
• Ahead of the 2027 election, there are rumours of an alleged desperation by some northern political elites to return to power

Legit.ng journalist, Ridwan Adeola Yusuf, has over 9 years of experience covering politics and elections in Nigeria.

FCT, Abuja - President Bola Tinubu may have commenced moves to regain the support of northern leaders and those aggrieved with his administration.

According to The Punch on Sunday, August 25, close aides to President Tinubu disclosed that several initiatives were being implemented and new ones created.

Tinubu wary of north's plight

While insisting that Tinubu was not afraid of any political or pressure group, the sources asserted that the plan was to counteract the recent actions of some northern leaders opposed to his reelection in the 2027 poll.

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The newspaper cited a source as saying the presidency was working to address some of the issues, adding that a two-prong approach was being deployed.

The senior official said:

“The first is to increase patronage to the north in terms of appointment. With this, we can silence the noise and complaints on the lopsided appointments, which has no basis.

“The second is to address the prominent problem of poverty and illiteracy, which is a serious issue. This was part of the reason for the creation of the North-East Development Commission (NEDC)."

Called Jagaban, or “leader of the warriors,” by his supporters, Tinubu, 72, is a longtime political power broker in the prominent West African nation. He took over from Muhammadu Buhari, a man he helped to the presidency.

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Why Tinubu may be re-elected - Adeyanju

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju, asserted that Tinubu's fate hinges on the Nigerian electorate's assessment of his governance, emphasising their constitutional right to vote accordingly.

Adeyanju, however, also suggests that a lacklustre opposition could bolster Tinubu's chances of securing a second term.

Source: Legit.ng