Tinubu Predicted to Win 32 States Over Jonathan in 2027, Says Abejide

2027: Tinubu'll win more than 32 states if Jonathan contests - ADC Rep, Leke Abejide

A Nigerian lawmaker has predicted a decisive victory for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election should former President Goodluck Jonathan re-enter the race, amid growing speculation about a potential political comeback. Leke Abejide, chairman of Nigeria’s House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise, asserted that Tinubu would secure over 32 of the country’s 36 states in such a contest, citing the current administration’s popularity and improved infrastructure.

Abejide, a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) representing Kogi State’s Yagba East/Yagba West/Mopamuro Federal Constituency, shared these projections during an interview on the Mic On podcast hosted by Seun Okinbaloye. His remarks come amid revived discussions about Jonathan’s potential return to presidential politics. Jonathan, who served as Nigeria’s leader from 2010 to 2015, lost his re-election bid to the late President Muhammadu Buhari in a historic defeat.

“My prayer is that they should run like that [on different platforms], and Asiwaju [Tinubu] will win 32 states,” Abejide stated. “He may lose maybe Anambra [and] Abia, [though] he will win Ebonyi. He may win more than 32 states.” The lawmaker emphasized Tinubu’s broad appeal, adding that recent travels across northern Nigeria revealed widespread public satisfaction with infrastructure improvements and security gains. “I just came from Kano… No insecurity, the road is very good,” he noted, describing a journey by road to Kaduna and a train ride to Abuja as evidence of progress under Tinubu’s leadership.

Jonathan’s speculated candidacy—potentially under a different party—has stirred debate, as Nigeria’s political landscape continues to realign ahead of the 2027 polls. Analysts view Abejide’s remarks as a strategic endorsement of Tinubu’s policies, particularly his administration’s focus on economic reforms and transportation upgrades. However, the hypothetical scenario remains speculative, with Jonathan yet to publicly confirm any plans to re-enter politics.

Abejide’s confidence in Tinubu’s electoral strength reflects broader alliances forming within Nigeria’s multiparty system, even as opposition groups criticize current economic challenges. His emphasis on regional stability and development projects seeks to position the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as a unifying force, despite lingering tensions in parts of the southeast, where Abejide concedes Tinubu might face resistance.

As political jockeying intensifies, Abejide’s comments underscore the high stakes of Nigeria’s next presidential race and the enduring influence of Tinubu’s governance narrative. With three years until the election, the interplay between infrastructure achievements, regional dynamics, and historical rivalries will likely shape the contest to lead Africa’s most populous nation.

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