2027: Kwankwaso Reveals Why Many Governors Seeking Second Term May Suffer Defeat

Kwankwaso said governors who failed to address the concerns of their constituents before defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), in the belief that the party’s political influence would secure their return to office, might be in for a surprise.

He made the remarks on Sunday in Abuja during the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Personality Interview Series.

According to the former Kano State governor, attempts by incumbents to rely on electoral manipulation or the influence of state government machinery to secure another term may not succeed, as voters are becoming increasingly determined to make independent choices at the polls.

He said, “What I foresee in the 2027 elections is that most of the governors seeking re-election will be disappointed because people will not support them.”

Kwankwaso maintained that Nigerians were becoming more politically aware and would no longer automatically support politicians simply because they controlled government institutions and political structures.

He pointed to persistent challenges such as insecurity, poverty, unemployment and inadequate public services as factors that could significantly influence voting decisions in the 2027 elections.

The NDC chieftain also cited the large number of out-of-school children and the insecurity affecting communities across the country, saying such challenges had increased citizens’ demand for more effective leadership.

Kwankwaso further argued that many politicians who recently moved from opposition parties into the APC did so because they believed the ruling party offered them a stronger political platform ahead of the 2027 elections.

However, he stressed that political structures alone would not determine the outcome of the election, noting that the final decision would rest with Nigerian voters.

He added that governments could make a meaningful difference in people’s lives if public resources were properly prioritised and directed towards addressing the country’s most pressing challenges.