2027 Election Tension: Atiku’s Chances Doubted As Bwala Raises Doubt Over Support

Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Policy Communication, has expressed doubts about the electoral prospects of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 presidential election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Bwala made the remarks during an interview on Symfoni TV, where he suggested that Peter Obi, expected to contest under the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), could potentially secure more votes than Atiku in the next general election.

He also raised concerns that Atiku might perform poorly in the race, possibly finishing far behind other leading contenders, a development he said could influence how the former vice president’s political legacy is ultimately assessed.

Bwala compared Atiku’s current political standing with his level of support during the 2023 presidential election, noting that he then enjoyed the backing of several governors, senators, and members of the House of Representatives within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

According to him, the situation appears different ahead of 2027, as Atiku no longer seems to command the same level of support from key political stakeholders.

He further claimed that, at present, no serving governor is openly backing the former vice president as preparations for the next election intensify.

Bwala said, “I fear Peter Obi might get more votes than Atiku Abubakar in the 2027 election, and my other fear is that he might come a distant fourth.

“If that happens, his legacy as a politician in his last attempt could be affected.

“In the 2023 election, the PDP had several governors, senators, and Reps who supported him, but right now, there is not a single governor backing him.

“The fact remains that Atiku Abubakar has never historically commanded more votes from the North-West in his political career.”