₦airaland Forum

by Kola Oyelere

Political leaders in the North are reportedly grappling with a dilemma over which candidate to support in the next presidential election, Sunday Tribune has learnt.

Sources confided in Sunday Tribune on Saturday that rising economic hardship and mounting discontent among the populace, particularly the youth, are contributing to a growing sense of unrest.

It was gathered that some Northern leaders are said to be dissatisfied with the state of the nation, which they believe has disproportionately impacted the North. They reportedly feel let down by President Bola Tinubu’s administration, despite their support in the last election, claiming the North has not reaped the expected benefits.

Concerns linger over the large-scale protests during the #EndBadGovernance movement, which had seen a significant surge in youth-led demonstrations in the region, sparking fears among Northern leaders of a possible repeat scenario.

Although the 2027 general election remained a few years away, Sunday Tribune gathered that Northern elders are proactively scouting for credible candidates to potentially challenge the current leadership.

“Some prominent politicians across the North-West have been meeting and discussing who might be capable of giving President Tinubu a formidable contest in the presidential race,” an anonymous source shared with Sunday Tribune.

Several aides to Northern governors also confirmed these discussions, noting that the 2027 election is a source of concern for many top Northern politicians, including their principals. These politicians are reportedly weighing the risks of opposing President Tinubu after their involvement in his 2023 victory.

Another challenge for Northern leaders is selecting a candidate who would be broadly accepted in the North while accounting for likely opposition tactics, such as emphasizing zoning and Southern interests.

“They [Northern leaders] believe the best approach is to back a prominent Southern politician,” a source explained, “yet they worry about finding someone from the South who could match President Tinubu in personality and financial strength.”

Though no formal decisions have been made, sources say a shortlist of candidates is emerging, including potential running mates.

“A credible person from the North-West is likely to be chosen as the running mate,” one source noted, revealing that Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former Kano State governor, and Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal are among the considered names.

“For now, Northern politicians are still in search of a reputable candidate for 2027. Many, however, are unlikely to support the current administration again,” the source concluded, indicating that political maneuvering in the North is far from settled.

In addition to concerns over the current administration’s effectiveness, Northern leaders are reportedly wary of the potential backlash from their constituents if they continue supporting President Tinubu in 2027.

With youth unemployment, inflation, and insecurity affecting the Northern region disproportionately, leaders feared that endorsing an unchanged leadership could alienate the younger generation

helinues:
Smiles

Our implants in North would do the work more than we send them self

Those who were ranting the other time, they have been kept mute

mrvitalis:
And there are no Implent from the North and South in your camp? Lmaooo

Mgbake feeling funky

helinues:
What radarada is this one talking about?

mrvitalis:
The same rubbish you talked about

Seefinish:
This is the formula
Obi and Kwankwaso

All the retired Generals should queue behind them

Atiku should not Contest but support them.

Akpabio should be impeached and somebody who will unite the NASS against Tinubu in 2027 is elected

The north should not allow Wike to impeach Fubara. ( River State is one of swing states)


The north should plan "...p" in case he wants to rig the election.

helinues:
Why not mind your business and stop sounding incoherently on my mentions

mrvitalis:
I would mind my business after you mind urs and keep your irrelevant opinions in your mind

This is a public forum we won't allow you comment rubbish and not call you out

Mpama

Seefinish:
This is the formula
Obi and Kwankwaso

All the retired Generals should queue behind them

Atiku should not Contest but support them.

Akpabio should be impeached and somebody who will unite the NASS against Tinubu in 2027 is elected

The north should not allow Wike to impeach Fubara. ( River State is one of swing states)


The north should plan "...p" in case he wants to rig the election.

helinues:
So what's the crying for on my Mentions? Must you people attack others always?

mrvitalis:
You are the one crying in my mentions now ooh... I just repeated what you said nd boom you have been crying for over 30 mins

helinues:
Stop sounding slow. Did I mention you?

mrvitalis:
You are in my mentions asking if u mentioned me at the same time calling me slow?

Don't you see the hypocrisy? Of course you can't

Mpama

mrvitalis:
And there are no Implent from the North and South in your camp? Lmaooo

Mgbake feeling funky

helinues:
You are just so confused

mrvitalis:
U definitely don't know the meaning of confusion



Mpama

Wisdomites:
See ipob madness on you idiotian

helinues:
Oya tell us who mentioned who first

Your confusion get degrees