2027: Back Tinubu Now or Risk Delayed Northern Presidency, Abejide Warns
Rep. Leke Abejide has urged Northern leaders to support President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election, warning that failure to do so could delay the region’s chances of producing a president until 2035–2039.
ABUJA — The lawmaker representing Yagba Federal Constituency, , has called on political leaders and stakeholders across Northern Nigeria to support the re-election bid of President in 2027, warning of potential long-term political consequences if the region fails to align with the current administration.
Abejide made the appeal during a press conference in Guzape, Abuja, where he also addressed his recent political realignment from the (ADC), citing persistent internal disputes and unresolved legal battles within the party.
According to him, the prolonged leadership crisis in the ADC had created uncertainty that could hinder its ability to effectively participate in the 2027 general elections, thereby influencing his decision to seek a more stable political platform.
The federal lawmaker urged stakeholders from the 19 northern states to rally behind Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” agenda, emphasizing the need for continuity in governance to consolidate ongoing reforms.
He cautioned that a lack of support from the North could significantly delay the region’s chances of reclaiming the presidency in the near future.
“If the North chooses to oppose President Tinubu in 2027, it may have to wait until between 2035 and 2039 to produce another president,” Abejide stated.
Describing himself as a key northern stakeholder and member of the Northern Legislators Forum, the lawmaker stressed that strategic political decisions at this stage would shape the region’s long-term influence in national leadership.
Although Abejide did not explicitly announce his new political platform during the briefing, developments surrounding his defection point to a return to the (APC), where he had previously been affiliated.
Political observers note that his position reflects growing alignment among some northern stakeholders with the current administration ahead of the 2027 electoral cycle.