Zainab Galadima believes President Bola Tinubu could face a steep drop in northern support during the 2027 presidential election, possibly securing only 30 percent of the region’s votes, NaijNaira can report.
Speaking on the Mic On podcast hosted by Channels TV’s Seun Okinbaloye, Galadima described the upcoming election as Tinubu’s hardest political test yet, citing growing disapproval in the north.
“Honestly, I don’t have good reviews [from northerners about Tinubu]. It’s really bad. Tinubu may get, maybe, 30 percent or less,” she said.
She added, “It’s going to be worse than the 2023 elections. The chances of Tinubu winning the 2027 election is going to be the toughest battle that he will ever see.”
The podcast aired on Channels TV, a leading Nigerian broadcaster, and featured Galadima voicing concern over the president’s declining northern appeal.
Zainab, who previously served as a technical assistant on Sustainable Development Goals in the Buhari administration, hinted that the evolving opposition alliance poses a serious challenge.
She acknowledged that the coalition’s strategy might seem unclear for now, but noted it’s compelling enough to “make people sit up.”
Her father, Buba Galadima, a New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) chieftain, also spoke on the matter, calling the coalition “a good development for our democracy.”
He encouraged Nigerians to back the new opposition force, saying it offers a genuine alternative amid the nation’s growing concerns.
The coalition has adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its platform and recently introduced a fresh leadership structure.
Key political figures now involved include Atiku Abubakar, Rotimi Amaechi, Peter Obi, and Nasir el-Rufai—all considered major players ahead of 2027.
Article updated 3 weeks ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
