Dr. Nicolas Felix, a former presidential aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC), has confidently declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will secure no fewer than 15 million votes in the 2027 general election. Speaking in Suleja, Niger State, Felix dismissed the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and other opposition alliances as unstable and incapable of posing a threat.
Addressing a crowd while distributing thousands of litres of free fuel, Felix emphasized that his gesture aligns with the Renewed Hope agenda of the Tinubu-led administration. He was accompanied by Hajia Zainab Ibrahim, APC’s Deputy National Woman Leader.
Felix said the opposition lacked genuine vision and unity, predicting that any coalition formed would soon crumble. He cited recent student celebrations over the NELFund education grants—over ₦100 billion disbursed to 600,000 students—as proof of the government’s impact. He noted that these beneficiaries and their families would stand behind President Tinubu in 2027, making a resounding victory inevitable.
He explained that the fuel distribution was aimed at easing burdens on citizens, especially commercial motorcyclists and tricycle operators, whom he identified as the primary beneficiaries. Felix added that similar outreach programs were carried out in 2023 in both Edo and Niger States to support grassroots communities.
Hajia Ibrahim also expressed optimism about the president’s prospects, noting that the APC is pushing for swift approval of the Special Seats Bill for women in the National Assembly. She highlighted the Women Affairs Ministry’s unprecedented budget of over ₦100 billion, calling it a significant milestone for Nigerian women and a strong reason they will support President Tinubu in the next election.
Several commercial riders who benefited from the fuel giveaway praised the initiative, saying it was not the first time Felix had shown such support. They encouraged others to rally behind him and the APC ahead of 2027.
