Peter Obi: 5 desperate politicians who could run for Nigeria’s 2027 Presidency

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) faces significant political challenges in his pursuit of re-election in 2027.

Several politicians have already expressed interest in contesting the upcoming presidential election.

It appears that President Tinubu will need to undertake substantial efforts to secure victory against potential opponents in 2027, as assessments of his performance thus far remain uncertain. …Continue Reading.

In this article, Legit.ng highlighted the four politicians who might contest President Tinubu in 2027.

Atiku Abubakar
Atiku Abubakar needs no introduction when it comes to contesting the presidential election. Atiku has seen it all from his first attempt in 1993 when he withdrew his ambition for MKO Abiola of the Social Democratic Party (SDP).

The former vice president was the presidential candidate in 2023 when he came second behind President Tinubu.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in 2023 has already announced a coalition with Peter Obi, Nasir El-Rufai and others to chanllenge Tinubu in 2023.

Peter Obi
Peter Obi of the Labour party (LP) was the third force in the 2023 election. His Obidients movement made tremendous impact especially in Lagos, Abuja, South east and south south region.

Obi, who was running mate to Atiku in 2019 cleared the votes and southeast and did marvelousily well in the south south.

With a party without structures and nationwide presence, Obi surprised many Nigerians with the massive support he enjoyed especially from young Nigerians.

Rabiu Kwakwanso
Senator Rabiu Musa Kwakwanso controls the political space in Kano and Jigawa states.

The NNPP presidential came a distance forth in the 2023 election but cleared the votes in Kano state with over one million votes.

The former Kano state governor and minister is not part of the coalition at the moment. This shows he might run in the 2027 under the platform of the NNPP.

Omoyele Sowore
Omoyele Sowore is another politician and human right activist who might run for presidency against Tinubu in 2025.

The African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate in 2023 is a constant opposition against the ruling parties for many years.

Sowore has not hidden his dislike and displeasure for Tinubu’s administration. The 54-year-old is a different from the regular politicians and he will be going to the contest with something unique from others.