North Divided Over President Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election Bid as Leaders and Groups Take Sides opera.com

Northern leaders are divided over the potential re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. This is according to The Punch.While core northern groups, particularly those from the Middle Belt, southern Kaduna, and Hausa Christians, support his second term, many northern elites are critical of his administration.Some northern groups argue that Tinubu's leadership has failed to meet the region's expectations, particularly regarding economic hardship and security.The League of Northern Democrats, a coalition across party lines, is poised to support an alternative candidate in 2027, claiming Tinubu's government has not delivered as promised.

The Punch reports that key figures like former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai and Babachir Lawal have also voiced their opposition to Tinubu’s re-election, criticizing his economic policies.The National Coalition of Northern Groups warns that the North would not vote for Tinubu if the economy does not improve.Despite this, northern minority groups, such as the Middle Belt Forum and the Hausa Christian community, maintain their support for the president, citing the political appointments and development projects their regions have received under his administration.

In contrast, some Plateau State indigenes and the Southern Kaduna People's Union praised Tinubu for his inclusive governance, which they believe has fostered regional development.However, divisions remain, with northern elites considering new political movements and alliances for 2027, indicating a fragmented northern stance on Tinubu’s future.