APC Faces Challenges in South-East for 2027 Elections

Josef Onoh, who served as the South-East spokesman for the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council during the 2023 general election, expressed concerns regarding the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its prospects in the South-East for the upcoming 2027 presidential elections. Despite the APC controlling executive power in three of the five states in the region, Onoh warned that this dominance may not translate into popular votes.

He attributed this potential challenge to the South-East experiencing the “highest political marginalisation” under President Bola Tinubu's administration. Onoh's remarks come as the political landscape shifts, with a new mentality among voters anticipated for the 2027 polls.

Additionally, Ladipo Johnson, the Lagos Central senatorial candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, noted that the recent Osun State governorship election indicated a change in electoral attitudes, suggesting that politicians may face difficulties if they attempt to manipulate voters through financial inducements or intimidation.