President Tinubu, Listen Up: The People Have Something To Say

Breaking Down the 2027 Presidential Race: No Secret Deal Between North and South

Let’s cut straight to the chase. Buba Galadima, a key figure in the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and a staunch supporter of Rabiu Kwankwaso, has something important to say about the upcoming 2027 presidential election. In a recent interview with Sunday Punch, Galadima made it crystal clear that there’s no secret handshake or agreement between the North and South regarding who gets the top seat in the next election cycle. That’s right—no hidden pacts, no backroom deals. Just good old-fashioned democracy.

Focus on Fair Elections, Not Regional Politics

Now, here’s where things get interesting. Galadima isn’t just talking about politics; he’s talking about the soul of democracy itself. He emphasized that opposition parties need to shift their focus. Instead of obsessing over where a candidate comes from—North or South—they should be laser-focused on ensuring that the elections are credible, transparent, and fair. It’s not about where you’re from; it’s about what you bring to the table. If President Tinubu finishes his term and does a stellar job, and Nigerians decide to give his son, Seyi Tinubu, a chance, well, that’s democracy in action.

Democracy Over Regional Divide

Galadima doesn’t mince words when it comes to this point. He said, “I don’t discuss the North and I don’t discuss the South when I speak on democracy. Okay. If Tinubu is finishing and has done well, and Nigerians decide to vote for Seyi Tinubu, I have no grudge, provided that there is a free and fair election.” He went on to explain that anyone who tells you there’s some kind of understanding or agreement between the North and South is blowing smoke. They don’t get it. They don’t understand what democracy is all about. It’s about the people, the process, and the principles—not regional affiliations.

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A Coalition of Opposition: The Battle for 2027

Just days before Galadima dropped this truth bomb, the political landscape was already heating up. The 2023 presidential candidates from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar; the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi; and former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, announced the formation of a coalition. Their goal? To take President Tinubu out of the picture in the 2027 elections. But Galadima’s message is clear: it’s not about forming coalitions based on regional lines. It’s about making sure the election process is clean, fair, and reflective of the people’s will.

As Naija News reports, this is just the beginning of what promises to be a fiery political season. The stakes are high, and the people are watching. Will the focus remain on fair elections, or will regional politics overshadow the democratic process? Only time will tell.