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Tinubu to Gain ‘Massive Support’ in 2027 in South-East Vote Surge, Says Bwala
South-East Vote Surge: Tinubu is set to receive over two million votes from the South-East in 2027, says presidential aide Daniel Bwala
President Bola Tinubu is poised to witness a South-East vote surge in the 2027 presidential election, according to Daniel Bwala, his Special Adviser on Policy Communication.
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Speaking on Channels Television, Bwala expressed strong confidence in Tinubu’s growing popularity in the region, forecasting a dramatic increase in support compared to the 2023 election.
“President Bola Tinubu is going to get more than four times, if not six times, the votes he received in the South-East in 2023,” Bwala stated. “He’ll get up to two million.”
In the 2023 polls, Tinubu managed just 127,370 votes from the South-East. A surge to two million would mark a historic upswing and a significant political shift.
Peter Obi’s Waning Influence?
When asked about the potential impact of Labour Party’s Peter Obi running again in 2027, Bwala dismissed his chances, saying Obi’s grip on the region has weakened.
“He has lost more than 50% of his votes because they were not built on agenda or politics. They were built on rhetoric and division,” Bwala argued. “People’s eyes are now open.”
According to Bwala, Obi may not even secure a presidential or vice-presidential ticket in 2027, pointing to his rumored affiliation with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a potential fallback.
Defections and Endorsements Boost APC
Bwala further emphasized that recent defections of influential southern governors to the APC and endorsements from key opposition figures are reshaping the South-East political landscape.
These developments, he said, will bolster Tinubu’s chances in the region, positioning him as a more widely accepted national figure in 2027.
Also read: Edo Governor Okpebholo Urges Support for Tinubu’s 2027 Re-Election Bid
As the political terrain evolves, all eyes will be on how the South-East vote surge plays out—and whether Tinubu can truly rewrite the electoral map in the next general election.
Internet personality, Isaac Fayose has taken a swipe at the former governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa for allegedly diverting about ₦1.3 trillion belonging to the Delta State Government.
In a video seen by NATIONAL WAVES, Isaac who is the younger brother of the former governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Ayo Fayose, criticised Okowa for alleged fraud.
He said “Nobody probes Governors, even Okowa who they say took N1.something trillions, his sins are forgiven. He is now about going back to the Senate. You can see how we have legalise corruption in our country, while the citizens are hungry, ebi pawaa, ko sonoje meaning no food, iya jenwa meaning we are suffering. You see the sharing envelopes, envelopes and rice during elections.
It would be recalled that on October 15, 2024, NATIONAL WAVES published a story of how the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested and quizzed Okowa for a week over alleged fraud.
Okowa’s arrest was confirmed by the EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale who stated that Okowa was investigated and detained over the alleged diversion of N1.3 trillion.
The N1.3 trillion reportedly represents the 13% derivation fund from the federation account between 2015 and 2023.
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