₦airaland Forum

Fresh political discussions suggest that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is quietly assessing four prominent northern Christian leaders as possible running mates ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

Sources across print, broadcast and online media have consistently mentioned former Speaker, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, Defence Minister Lt-Gen. Christopher Musa (retd), Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, and the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, Most Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, as names in serious circulation within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

According to multiple reports, the President’s inner circle has been reviewing these options as part of a broader political strategy aimed at balancing religion and geography, with all four potential picks coming from the predominantly Christian northern states.

Analysts note that Tinubu, as the APC standard-bearer, retains constitutional freedom to select his running mate from any part of the country, as provided under the 1999 Constitution.

The renewed debate follows lingering criticism of the Muslim–Muslim ticket adopted in the 2023 elections, which drew scrutiny both within and outside Nigeria—including comments from U.S. officials encouraging more inclusive representation in federal governance.

Christian associations, civil society organisations and community groups have repeatedly voiced concerns about insecurity in northern Christian communities, arguing that balanced political representation may encourage stronger national unity.

However, northern Muslim groups counter that insecurity has devastated both Muslims and Christians across the region, citing Boko Haram and ISWAP attacks, banditry and mass kidnappings in several states as evidence that the crisis is universal, not sectarian.

Political commentators are now asking a central question: which of the four figures—Dogara, Musa, Mutfwang or Kukah—best embodies a unifying vision capable of driving national peace and shared prosperity?

Beyond religion and ethnicity, observers stress that Nigeria’s next leadership must prioritise stability, economic growth and equal treatment for all citizens across its six geopolitical zones and 774 local government areas.
As the political calendar moves closer to 2027, the debate over Tinubu’s choice of running mate is expected to intensify, shaping alliances and conversations within the ruling party and beyond.


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Hezzyluv:
Just imagine when the child grows up and there's misunderstanding or argument between him and his pairs, and one opens mouth then says,
"was your mentally der*nged dad not in prison when your mother gave birth to you?"


That one na SmackDown oo

What is wrong In going to jail or prison

EngrchidiG25:
No plenty words to celebrate her, make e reach poor man turn you go tire for write up.

poverty is a sin

WhizdomXX:
Happy birthday to a lively first lady.

A lively former first lady

Donsilase:
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I don't know how some of you people reason,I should borrow someone I don't know money

verminnel:
Get a partner and get married ,that should help.

married men patronize them the most,

Ojuntana:
And what is wrong with "saturating" the political atmosphere as you put it
Is politics supposed to be for a set of people

Yes,politics is not for everyone,it requires some level of financial commitment which everyone doesn't have

Skyfornia:
30m for how many years...and how much is local government chairman salary? Corrúption is too much in this country

Stop pretending here,how many political office holder survives on salary

Ojuntana:
Wait
APC is selling LG forms for 30m?
How much is the salary of an LG chairman?
It's obvious APC is the one teaching these folks how to loot

No,if the form is too cheap, everyone with his cats and dogs will afford it,thereby saturating the political atmosphere

Emeraldicon:
I would have loved to but I don't have the capital right now.

Go and borrow,then you will be remitting weekly

Emeraldicon:
Good day everyone,

I’m currently facing a difficult financial period and would appreciate advice from members here.

At the moment, I’m not actively employed, and I’m struggling to meet important responsibilities like my children’s school fees and family feeding.

I’m exploring honest ways to stabilize myself quickly — short-term work, online opportunities, or any practical suggestions that can help me get through this period.

If anyone has helpful advice or knows of opportunities I can pursue, I’ll sincerely appreciate it.

Thank you for your time

Start a POS business ,in the short term

TheGoodJoe:
Amaechi is not a failed politician. For start, he is one of the best Governors Nigeria has ever had, when it comes to delivery for the people.

Can you mention some of his achievements

How many people knows Amaechi in Nigeria,what are his anticidants.These are the south south failed politicians that wants to pave way for Bola Tinubu in 2027

hotseat:
Even Mc Oluomo himself knows that there's still a shortcoming in his life despite his wealth from thuggery (agberoism).

This is why he ensured that his children got the best of education to address this ugly aspect of his life.

Education is not a scam and Mc Oluomo knows it.

Only God knows how long it took him to rehearse this speech written for him by his aide.

Those propagating the falsehood that education is a scam knows that they are lying to themselves.

Money is good but education makes it better!



@hotseat

If he has any shortcomings,they are infinitesimal,for he has gotten money that solves 99% of human problems

Pootle:
english is a borrowes language and should notbe use as base for knowledge

one thousand likes for you.

Zikkie:
Hello... I would love to have mature friends, we could chat or visit if you're within Ibadan. Married and preferably above 40years. Thanks

You do not look for friends in a faceless forum,make friends with the people you see,in your neighborhood, workplace, church and family.This is not the right place to do that.

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It's too early in the year to start all these, please direct your talent towards something that God can bless

Comfortableme:
G

Ok o, please can you recommend something fruitful to me please.
Thank you

I guess you are an adult,so you should be able to take responsibility for your life

Comfortableme:
So , someone introduced me to oraimo store app where I can get any oraimo product with points so he sent me the link and I downloaded the app and started earning points, so I accumulated some points and I decided to use my points to order for a cord just to know if it's really true, lo and behold it was delivered to me. So if you are interested too I can send you the link to start too and I will put you through

It's too early in the year to start all these, channel your energy into something fruitful that is blessed and sustainable as the year is sill young

melechpilusof:
I know that no matter what I post it will always go over your heads or the nairaland moderators will ban or limit visibility to my posts.

In December 2025, I wrote about the tax id and the plan for financial slavery. I knew this day would come when the FG will mandate people to link their on and off ramp crypto transactions to their tax id.

There are certain things I will not divulge, even though I know you will never understand what I am talking about, I just make these posts for posterity.

Always remember, there is always a way out.

You're not far from the truth.

Ketamine9000mg:
Anytime I interact or see posts like this, it breaks my heart to see that despite the fact that we are free, many young Africans are mentally enslaved. Natanyahu is committing genocide with impunity. Trump has removed Venezuelan's president and named himself acting president of Venezuela. Innocent people have been killed through his ICE minions. He talks like a common thug, calling people(including current and former USA political office holders) insulting names and having a severe form of Messiah-complex. Repeatedly, he has insulted Africa and its people. Yet, these are the most powerful men in the world. This simple condition is almost as dangerous as corruption to the growth of Nigeria/Africa, and it's almost incurable. We that love our home(Nigeria/Africa) will keep telling them until the veil falls.

As Kwame Nkrumah once said: "it can be done and it must be done"

So I say, they can be freed and they must be freed.

You nailed it,The black race, especially those that live in the African continent has been mentally enslaved.

FatimaAbubakar:
Long live Donald Trump!
Long live Benjamin Netanyahu!

I have framed their photos, and hung them in my office, and ordered my secretary to remove the photo of that fake Chicago accountant and certificate fraudster from Iragbiji from my office wall immediately. That was the first thing I did yesterday morning when I got to the office.

Two presidents with balls, hitting Islamic terrorists mercilessly. The two most powerful men in the world.

This is low self esteem at it's peak.You left your father's or your picture,you now prefare that of a foreigner from another race

Black Africa has a long way to go

Kingsasian:
It is for the blind to recognise a particular currency note

Are those symbols in braille,so how will the blind recognize it

MarketDispatch:
The man lost his bet. If he had sent his own Sister abroad...there would be positive contribution into their family.

In life , friendship is actually a scam, there's always a boundary in relationship,family,friends, neighbour and colleagues,if you do not know it, you're bound to regret.

But family all the way, that's only what you have.

Agreement made at the expenses of the people of rivers state and Nigeria as a whole.

Cashylyxcompute:
Coputa, praying against the forces of enemies at work, at school or enrolling for new work or school which is lighter nor better nor smarter ?

You are right on this, as enemies are everywhere roaming about and looking for who to devour,prayer is indeed a key but we should never forget to work.

bigpriik:
How dis you come into this conclusion?well you can't hide money, even if you refuse to show your skin will change, you will get more robust and appear happier than you use to be and people around you will notice it.

Are you saying money makes one to be happy?

Cashylyxcompute:
Coputa which work is greater to give deliverance or to labor ?

deliverance from what.

They are all human like you and I,so, there's nothing special here, they are only opportuned.

Demetrix:
Honestly speaking, I've been meaning to create this topic. First off,I've noticed that the level of tribalism and political agitation is skyrocketing at an alarming rate sadly. However,has anyone else noticed unusual likes of some comments on political issues? I may be wrong but I feel there are people on this forum seeking to push a particular political agenda as a group or the forum now creates room for fake likes.

The population of nairalanders excluding guest can form a community,so,you should expect to see different people here,tribalist, scammers, different political affiliation,religious jingoist, online beggars,etc.

Hence,you will see different shades of opinions in every thread , political and otherwise.