GMI Predicts Tinubu's 2027 Victory Amid Opposition Divisions

The Grassroots Mobilisation Initiative (GMI) has projected that divisions among opposition parties will significantly contribute to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's chances of winning re-election in the 2027 presidential election. GMI's National Coordinator, Samaila Musa, stated that the opposition's failure to form a united coalition could hinder its ability to effectively challenge the incumbent.

The analysis focused on Nigeria's six geopolitical zones, emphasizing the competition among key opposition figures such as former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, and former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso. Musa asserted that political realities indicate Atiku Abubakar is unlikely to secure any states in the Southern region, particularly as the South East, previously a stronghold for Atiku, is now largely influenced by Peter Obi and South East Governors who support Tinubu's second-term bid.