Ex-Buhari aide says Northwest will decide 2027 election as Tinubu’s base grows

Bashir Ahmad, former media aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, stated on X that Nigeria’s Northwest geopolitical zone will be the most consequential region in the 2027 presidential election. He noted the zone has over 23.8 million registered voters according to INEC, making it the largest electoral bloc in the country. Ahmad observed that the region remains a major centre of support for President Bola Tinubu, with supporters across its seven states increasingly organising and mobilising ahead of the election. The claim highlights the Northwest’s pivotal role in determining the next president, given its voter strength and current allegiance to the incumbent. For voters and political actors, this signals where campaign resources and outreach efforts may be concentrated in the lead‑up to 2027. With Tinubu consolidating a base in the Northwest, opposition parties may need to reassess their strategies to either penetrate this bloc or focus on other regions to offset its influence. What does this mean for your political engagement or voting calculations as the 2027 election approaches?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/24/2027-northwest-will-be-most-consequential-region-buharis-ex-aide/