From Atiku to Aregbesola: Full list of politicians in secret move to unseat Tinubu in 2027

The race to determine Nigeria’s president for the 2027 election has gained significant momentum, with numerous individuals and prominent politicians seeking to displace the current president, Bola Tinubu, Thepapers.ng reports.

Sworn in as President on May 29, 2023, Tinubu is nearing the completion of his first term, which will end in May 2027. There are strong indications that he will seek re-election to continue his tenure and build on his administration’s progress.

There’s been a lot of chatter about the potential for political parties to merge forces to challenge the formidable City Boy also known as Jagaban. Some technocrats argue that he is indeed the right leader to guide the country toward its long-awaited goals, especially after numerous politicians have made their bids across various regions of the nation.

Here is the list of politicians plotting to unseat Tinubu in 2027:

1. Atiku Abubakar
2. Nasir El- Rufai
3. Peter Obi
4. Rotimi Amaechi
5. Babachir Lawal
6. Emeka Ihedioha
7. Adamu Waziri
8. Kayode Fayemi
9. Rauf Aregbesola
10. Bukola Saraki
11. Bala Mohammed
12. Sule Lamido
13. Ahmed Makarfi
14. Ibrahim Shekarau
15. Murtala Nyako
16. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu Kwankwaso