Akpabio Claims Flamingos' Win Foreshadows Tinubu's Re-election

Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom North), the Senate President, stated that Nigeria's historic victory at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco symbolizes President Bola Tinubu's potential re-election in 2027. During a reception for the Flamingos at the Senate in Abuja, Akpabio expressed optimism that the triumph would translate into significant support for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming elections.

He remarked that the timing of the victory, just before the 2027 elections, indicates a favorable outcome for Tinubu. Akpabio noted that Tinubu receiving the World Cup trophy from the players signifies his impending success in the presidential election.

The 2027 presidential election is scheduled for 16 January 2027, with 18 candidates cleared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to participate. Nigeria defeated Japan 2-1 in the final match, becoming the first African nation to win the tournament after initially losing its opening match.