The Senator representing Borno South at the National Assembly, Ali Ndume, has expressed confidence that the ruling All Progressives Congress will retain power at the centre after the 2027 presidential election, stating that the opposition has not presented any new ideas capable of unseating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Ndume made the remarks during an appearance on Politics Today, where he discussed the political landscape ahead of the next general election. According to the long-serving lawmaker, while the opposition cannot be underestimated, he does not see any new strategy or vision that would pose a serious threat to the ruling party.
He specifically referred to the opposition African Democratic Congress and its prominent figures, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rotimi Amaechi, noting that the political conversation still revolves around familiar names rather than new ideas or policy directions.
“I am not worried because nobody is coming up with something new,” Ndume said during the programme. “Everybody is talking about whether it is Bola Ahmed Tinubu or Atiku or Amaechi, or Peter Obi. I don’t see anything that they put on the table.”
The senator said that while President Tinubu is currently steering the affairs of the country, those seeking to take over power appear to be more focused on political positioning than presenting alternative policies that would convince Nigerians.
According to him, the internal dynamics within the opposition, particularly within the ADC, have also raised concerns about their ability to present a united and formidable front ahead of the election. He noted that political ambition and personal interests often weaken opposition coalitions, making it difficult for them to mount a strong challenge against an incumbent government.
Ndume, however, cautioned against dismissing the opposition entirely, acknowledging that politics can be unpredictable and that alliances, public sentiment, and national issues could still shape the outcome of the 2027 election. He stressed that the ruling party must continue to work hard to retain the trust of Nigerians rather than relying solely on the perceived weakness of its opponents.
Political observers say the 2027 presidential election is already beginning to take shape, with early alignments, public statements, and political movements indicating that major political figures are positioning themselves for another highly competitive race. The reappearance of familiar political heavyweights in the conversation suggests that the next election cycle may once again feature some of Nigeria’s most recognised political figures.
Ndume’s comments reflect the growing political debate across the country, as both the ruling party and opposition groups continue to strategise, build alliances, and test public opinion ahead of the next general election.
As the political atmosphere gradually builds, analysts say the real contest may not just be about personalities but about policies, economic direction, security, and governance — issues that will likely dominate political campaigns as 2027 approaches.
