Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has asserted that President Bola Tinubu has solidified control over the South and requires only a minimal number of votes from the North to secure victory in the 2027 presidential election, as stated during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics. The comment reflects Fayose’s prediction that Tinubu’s dominance in southern Nigeria, bolstered by his APC-led governance, positions him favorably for re-election. “He has captured the South; he needs little votes from the North,” Fayose remarked, suggesting that the opposition, including his own PDP, lacks the cohesion to challenge Tinubu effectively.
Fayose, a key PDP figure, further predicted a dismal fourth-place finish for his party in 2027, ranking Peter Obi of the Labour Party second, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) third, and the PDP last, citing the party’s internal collapse. His analysis aligns with the current political climate, with Tinubu’s administration marking its second anniversary on May 29, 2025, amid debates over his policies. The statement has sparked reactions online, with some agreeing on Tinubu’s southern stronghold, while others question Fayose’s dismissal of northern voter influence.
