The Digest:
Former Senate President Ahmad Lawan has projected that President Bola Tinubu will secure over 75% of the northern vote in the 2027 presidential election. Lawan cited Tinubu’s current 63% northern support in 2023 as a foundation for greater electoral gains.
Key Points:
- Lawan, who represents Yobe North, praised the Tinubu administration for achieving economic stability and directing the nation positively.
- He highlighted the president’s efforts in national security and resource allocation, expressing confidence in the armed forces.
- The former Senate President argued that continuity under Tinubu is preferable to “trying somebody new who may not do even half.”
- He attributed the growth of the APC to voluntary defections driven by belief in the party’s progress, not coercion.
- Lawan urged the grassroots network to expand into a truly national campaign covering all states.
- The projection is part of early mobilization efforts by pro-Tinubu groups ahead of the 2027 election cycle.
- The statement signals a strategic focus on consolidating and expanding the president’s base in the politically crucial northern region.
Sources: Leadership Newspaper, Tribune
