A chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Buba Galadima, has made a bold claim about the 2027 presidential election. According to Galadima, Peter Obi, the NDC presidential candidate, will emerge victorious in the election if it is free, fair, and transparent. Galadima made this statement on Channels Television's Politics Today on Thursday night. He expressed confidence in Obi's ability to win the election, citing a recent national poll that showed Obi and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, leading in four out of six zones in the country.
Galadima's assertion about Obi's chances of winning the election is based on a national poll conducted by one of the presidential candidates. The poll showed Obi and Kwankwaso leading in the North Central, Southeast, South South, and Southwest zones. In contrast, President Bola Tinubu came a distant third with no zone accredited to him. However, Galadima warned that Tinubu may still announce himself as the winner of the election, citing his alleged meeting with the INEC Chairman and some prominent Nigerians in France.
Galadima also raised concerns about the involvement of 600 professors who recently endorsed Tinubu in Kaduna. He cautioned INEC against engaging these professors, insisting that their endorsement is preparation for fraud. According to Galadima, the professors' declaration of support for Tinubu means they have already taken sides and should not be recruited to superintend in the election.
The NDC chieftain's comments have sparked debate about the integrity of the electoral process. Galadima's warning to INEC is seen as a move to ensure the independence and impartiality of the electoral commission. The 2027 presidential election is expected to be a keenly contested one, with several candidates vying for the top seat.
Galadima's confidence in Obi's ability to win the election is based on the NDC's perceived strong grassroots support. Obi's campaign has been gaining momentum, with many Nigerians expressing enthusiasm for his candidacy. However, the election is still over a year away, and the outcome is far from certain.
President Tinubu's camp has yet to respond to Galadima's comments. However, the former Lagos State governor has been actively campaigning for the presidency, with several high-profile endorsements. The 2027 election promises to be a closely watched one, with many stakeholders eager to see how the electoral process unfolds.
The controversy surrounding the 600 professors who endorsed Tinubu has sparked concerns about the role of money and influence in Nigerian politics. Galadima's warning to INEC has highlighted the need for the electoral commission to maintain its independence and impartiality in the face of mounting pressure from various interest groups.
Key points
- Peter Obi will win the 2027 presidential election if it is free, fair, and transparent, according to Buba Galadima.
- Galadima warns INEC against engaging 600 professors who endorsed Tinubu, citing concerns about electoral fraud.
- The 2027 presidential election is expected to be a keenly contested one, with several candidates vying for the top seat.
