GMI Warns Opposition Divisions May Aid Tinubu in 2027

The Grassroots Mobilisation Initiative (GMI), which supports President Bola Tinubu’s re-election, has forecasted that divisions among opposition parties could adversely affect their chances in the 2027 presidential election. GMI's National Coordinator, Samaila Musa, highlighted key opposition figures including former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, and former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso.

Musa expressed concerns that Atiku may struggle to gain support in southern states, while Kwankwaso could split votes in Kano and Jigawa, impacting Atiku's support in the North-West. He emphasized that the North-East and North-Central regions would be critical battlegrounds.

Musa noted that a candidate cannot rely solely on northern votes to win, referencing former President Muhammadu Buhari’s success in 2015 through alliances. GMI has mobilized grassroots structures across Nigeria’s 774 local government areas to support Tinubu, attributing his electoral prospects to economic reforms and political alliances.

Musa stated that internal divisions within the opposition could hinder their ability to challenge the ruling party effectively.