FCT Minister Says Atiku May Struggle To Reach 10% In Some Southern States
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has predicted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will secure at least 25 per cent of the votes in every Northern state during the 2027 presidential election.
Wike also predicted that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar would fail to reach 10 per cent of the vote in several Southern states.
Wike Makes Election Prediction
The FCT minister made the prediction while discussing the political outlook ahead of the 2027 election.
Wike has remained a supporter of Tinubu despite retaining his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party.
His latest comments reflect the growing political contest between the ruling APC and opposition forces seeking to unseat Tinubu in 2027.
Claim Is Political Forecast
Wike’s figures are a political prediction and not an established election forecast.
The eventual vote distribution will depend on voter turnout, candidate selection, campaign performance and other factors that will emerge before the election.
Atiku is expected to contest under the African Democratic Congress after opposition politicians formed a coalition around the party.
What We Know
- Wike predicts Tinubu will achieve at least 25 per cent in every Northern state.
- He says Atiku may fall below 10 per cent in some Southern states.
- The comments are political predictions ahead of the 2027 election.