Nigeria’s 2027 political battle may already be heating up after Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Policy Communication, made a startling prediction about the future of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
Speaking during an interview on Symfoni TV, Bwala expressed serious doubts about Atiku’s political strength ahead of the next presidential election, suggesting that the former PDP presidential candidate could face a much tougher contest than many expect.
In a statement that has already sparked political debate, Bwala claimed that one of his biggest concerns is the possibility of Peter Obi attracting more votes than Atiku if both politicians eventually emerge as candidates in 2027.
But he didn’t stop there. According to Bwala, an even more surprising scenario could see Atiku finishing far behind other contenders in the presidential race, a result he believes could significantly affect the former vice president’s political legacy.
The presidential aide argued that the political environment has changed considerably since the 2023 election.
He pointed out that Atiku previously enjoyed strong backing from influential figures within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), including governors, senators, and members of the House of Representatives who actively supported his campaign.
However, Bwala claimed that the situation today is very different.
According to him, Atiku no longer appears to command the same level of support from key political stakeholders, particularly state governors who often play crucial roles during election campaigns.
