As Nigeria’s political landscape evolves ahead of the 2027 general elections, the conversation is no longer just about coalitions and endorsements—it’s about credibility, equity, and the growing demand for responsive governance.
Prince Adewole Adebayo of the Social Democratic Party has urged President Tinubu to shift focus from political alliances to the simmering frustration of Nigerians grappling with daily hardship. Yet, on the other end of the political spectrum, APGA has publicly endorsed the president’s second-term bid, signaling a deepening realignment within Nigeria’s so-called “progressive” bloc. The Presidency, however, maintains that talks of any meaningful opposition coalition are baseless.
This edition of The Ballot also dives into the regional pulse: the battle to inherit Senator Ifeanyi Ubah’s political machinery in Anambra, rising calls for fair representation in Kogi, and the APC’s groundwork for local elections in Lagos. The tension between political strategy and public sentiment is clear—and 2027 is closer than it seems.
