APC Leader Claims Atiku Lacks Northern Support for 2027

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Kano, Kwankwaso, asserted that former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar does not have the political influence or northern support that the late President Muhammadu Buhari possessed, which would enable him to threaten President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid in 2027. In a statement to journalists, Kwankwaso argued that the political landscape in Northern Nigeria has shifted, indicating that Atiku can no longer depend on ethnic and regional sentiments to gain support from Hausa-Fulani voters.

He emphasized that Buhari had significant acceptance across the North, a level of support Atiku has not achieved despite his extensive political career. Kwankwaso also questioned Atiku's record during his eight years as vice-president, urging him to showcase his developmental achievements as proof of his potential presidency.

He claimed that northern voters are now more focused on leadership performance and policies rather than ethnic or religious affiliations, predicting that Atiku's reliance on ethno-religious sentiments would fail.