NDC Claims Tinubu's 2027 Victory Possible Only Through Rigging

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has stated that President Bola Tinubu has no viable path to victory in the 2027 general election except through rigging and manipulation, which they believe Nigerians are prepared to resist. This assertion follows a report by The Economist titled "Nigerians Dislike Their President, But May Re-elect Him Anyway," which noted that despite widespread dissatisfaction with Tinubu's handling of insecurity and economic issues, he appears unconcerned about his re-election prospects.

The Economist highlighted Nigeria's escalating security crisis, with frequent kidnappings and killings by bandits and insurgents. Osa Director, the National Publicity Secretary of the NDC, questioned the magazine's conclusion that Tinubu could still win despite acknowledging his unpopularity, arguing that the report did not adequately address the facts and statistics that undermine Tinubu's position.