Zainab Galadima, daughter of New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) chieftain Buba Galadima, has predicted that President Bola Tinubu may secure only 30 percent or less of Northern votes in the upcoming 2027 presidential election.
Speaking during an interview on the Mic On podcast with Seun Okinbaloye, Zainab warned that the 2027 election would present unprecedented challenges for the incumbent president.
"It's really bad, Tinubu may get maybe 30 percent or less, it's going to be worse than the 2023 election," she stated.
Coalition Poses Serious Threat
When asked about President Tinubu's chances of securing a second term, Zainab emphasized the formidable opposition taking shape. "It's going to be the toughest battle that he will ever see," she remarked.
"It's going to be the toughest because this coalition, as much as I don't understand what they are doing, but anybody that sees them knows that we need to sit up," she added.
The coalition in question, comprising prominent Nigerian figures, has reportedly adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its platform and appointed key officers as part of its strategy to challenge Tinubu's administration in the next general election.
This development comes amid growing political realignments in Nigeria's political landscape, with various opposition figures seeking common ground to present a united front against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Political analysts note that the northern region, which has traditionally played a decisive role in Nigerian presidential elections, will be crucial to any candidate's success in 2027.
Neither President Tinubu nor his representatives have responded to Zainab Galadima's claims as of the time of this report.
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