The Digest:
Four former ministers who resigned from President Bola Tinubu's cabinet are facing tough battles in their states as they pursue 2027 governorship ambitions. Sa'idu Alkali (Transportation) is eyeing Kano, Yusuf Tuggar (Foreign Affairs) is contesting Bauchi, Yusuf Sununu (Humanitarian Affairs) is targeting Kebbi, and Nkeiruka Onyejeocha (Labour) seeks a return to the National Assembly from Abia. Abdulrazak Namdas and Ahmed Aminu are vying for Adamawa governorship. The resignations have altered political permutations in states including Kano, Bauchi, Gombe, Kebbi, and Adamawa.
Key Points:
- The ex-ministers face resistance from incumbent governors and grassroots candidates.
- Tuggar may struggle in Bauchi as he is seen as an "Abuja politician" without local support.
- Alkali's entry in Gombe could force Governor Yahaya to abandon his anointed candidate.
- Onyejeocha faces incumbent Amobi Ogah in Abia, setting up a titanic battle.
- Nasiru Gawuna resigned from APC to ADC but the party's legal crisis may hurt his Kano bid.
Watch for which ex-ministers secure party tickets and how incumbent governors respond to presidential influence in their states.
Sources: Vanguard
