Zainab Galadima, daughter of NNPP chieftain Buba Galadima, has said President Bola Tinubu may receive only 30 per cent of votes from northern Nigeria in the 2027 presidential election. Speaking on the Mic On podcast hosted by Channels TV journalist Seun Okinbaloye, Zainab described the upcoming election as Tinubu’s most challenging yet.
She shared that public opinion from the North suggests widespread dissatisfaction with Tinubu’s leadership. “Honestly, I don’t have good reviews from northerners about Tinubu. It’s really bad. He may get, maybe, 30 percent or less,” she said. She further noted that the president’s chances in 2027 could be worse than in 2023, adding that the coming election may be “the toughest battle he will ever see.”
Zainab, who once served as a technical assistant on SDGs under Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, expressed concern about the growing strength of an emerging opposition coalition. Although unsure of their strategy, she admitted the movement was gaining attention and urged Tinubu’s camp to take them seriously.
Meanwhile, her father, Buba Galadima, called the opposition coalition a welcome development for Nigerian democracy. He urged citizens to support the group, saying it represents a credible alternative given the country’s current challenges.
The coalition recently adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its platform and unveiled a new leadership team. Key figures involved include former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, and ex-Kaduna governor Nasir el-Rufai. The group aims to mount a strong challenge against Tinubu in the 2027 election.
