Politics
2027: Atiku needs to support his friend, Tinubu – Bwala
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has advised former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar to support President Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Bwala gave the advice during an interview on Symfoni TV, where he questioned Atiku’s current political strength and future chances.
He said Atiku has never historically relied on a strong regional voting base, noting that his support has always been spread across the country.
“Historically, Atiku has never commanded more votes from the Northwest. His votes are usually spread across the nation because of his national outlook,” he said.
According to him, Atiku’s influence in the North may not be as strong as many people assume, especially considering recent political developments.
“In 2023, he even lost some states in the Northeast. So we are speaking to facts and figures, not assumptions,” Bwala stated.
He also pointed to the influence of other political figures.
He said the presence of Rabiu Kwankwaso, who has now aligned with Peter Obi, has further reduced Atiku’s political strength.
“There is the Kwankwaso factor who has now aligned with Peter Obi, and his influence has affected Atiku. So when you ask about Atiku’s electoral value now, you have to consider these realities,” he added.
Bwala questioned the former vice president’s political structure, asking who his key allies are at the state level.
“I ask you, who are Atiku’s governors? What structure does he have? He doesn’t really have that structure,” he said.
He described the 2023 presidential election as Atiku’s best chance at becoming president, adding that the circumstances at the time worked in his favour.
“2023 was the biggest opportunity Atiku had in his political life,” he said.
Bwala explained that certain narratives during the election period, including religious and regional sentiments, helped Atiku gain support.
“There was this belief that power would remain in the North, and that influenced how people voted. Religious leaders and political actors also played a role in shaping opinions,” he said.
However, he noted that many of the key political figures and supporters who worked for Atiku in 2023 are no longer with him.
“The people who were strong supporters then are no longer with him now. That has weakened his position,” he added.
Bwala also expressed concern that Atiku could perform below expectations if he contests again in 2027.
“My fear is that he might even perform below expectations, possibly behind other candidates. What would that mean for his legacy?” he said.
He then advised Atiku to consider supporting President Tinubu instead of running again.
“I want to urge him to come and sit with his friend (Tinubu), and support him. He has four years to complete his term, and after that, you can pursue your interests not you (Atiku) but whoever you think should be part of the process,” he said.
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The World Bishops Council, WBC, in Africa has urged the re-elected Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, not to victimise anyone or seek revenge against those who offended him following his victory in the August 15, 2026 governorship election.
The Council, in a congratulatory message to Adeleke, urged him to regard the victory as God-ordained and focus on the welfare of the people and the execution of more projects capable of lifting the state.
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Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has received his Certificate of Return, following his victory in the just concluded governorship election in the state.
The the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, presented the certificate to Adeleke in Osogbo on Wednesday.
The governor’s Special Assistant on Digital Media, Olalekan Badmus, disclosed this on his official X handle.
According to Badmus, the certificate formally recognises Adeleke as the winner of the election, which held on Saturday.
DAILY POST reports that Adeleke won the election after polling 511,067 votes to defeat his opponents, including Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress, APC, who got 444,815 votes.
Najeem Salaam of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, polled 17,180 votes, coming third on the ballot.
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Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, says he has forgiven everyone that offended him during the governorship election campaign.
Governor Adeleke spoke when he received the Certificate of Return at the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, state office in Osogbo on Wednesday.
Adeleke said, “All the people that offended me, I have forgiven them. The good Lord has fought my battle and I have overcome.”
He also appealed to his fellow contestants to join hands with him to move Osun State forward.
The governor also promised scholarships for the children of those who lost their lives during the electoral process.
The governor appreciated INEC and declared himself the governor of all.
The Certificate of Return was presented to Adeleke following his victory in the August 15 governorship election.
Meanwhile, the Osun INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, Oluwatoyin Babalola, described the presentation as a solemn constitutional milestone in Nigeria’s electoral process.
Babalola said election remains the most visible expression of a democratic government.
“The significance of the occasion carried greater meaning for the people of Osun State. The governorship election was a successful democratic exercise in which all stakeholders played important roles,” Babalola added.
She commended the security agencies for their coordination and efforts in providing what she described as a free atmosphere for citizens to exercise their franchise.
The REC also praised the media for its role in countering fake news, misinformation and disinformation during the electoral process. She equally commended traditional rulers and community leaders for their contributions.
Babalola praised the people of Osun State for their interest in making their votes count, as well as INEC staff for their professionalism and resilience throughout the electoral process.
She disclosed that the election recorded a 43.2 per cent voter turnout, describing the figure as a testament to the participation of the people of the state in the democratic process.
“The presentation of the Certificate of Return means that democracy has come to stay in our country,” Babalola said.
She congratulated Governor Adeleke and his deputy and urged them to continue serving the people.
Speaking at the ceremony, Prof. Kunle Ajayi, the INEC National Commissioner for the South-West, described the occasion as a significant day for democracy in Osun State and Nigeria, congratulating Adeleke on his victory at the poll.
Ajayi said the people of Osun State had refused to surrender their democratic rights to fear and intimidation. He stressed that INEC remained committed to conducting free, fair and conclusive elections.
He also called on political parties to invest more in educating their agents on electoral procedures.
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