A chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Buba Galadima, has expressed uncertainty over the outcome of the 2027 presidential election, saying only God and President Bola Tinubu know what will happen.
Galadima made the remark on Thursday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he discussed the NDC’s preparations and the party’s presidential ticket involving Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.
Galadima Raises Concerns Over 2027 Election
Asked whether he expected the 2027 election to be free and fair, Galadima alleged that recent developments involving opposition politicians had raised concerns about the electoral process.
“If you are dealing with criminals and fraudsters like these ones we have, you can’t be sure of anything.
“Only God and Tinubu know what will happen to this election,” he said.
Galadima also alleged that opposition politicians and supporters had faced attacks in different parts of the country, citing incidents in Enugu, Benue and Kaduna.
Despite his concerns, he expressed confidence in the Obi-Kwankwaso ticket, saying the pair would win if the election was conducted freely, fairly and transparently.
“Obi and Kwankwaso will win this election if it is free, fair and transparent, unless somebody decides to use the machinery of government and take it away from them,” he said.
Obi, Kwankwaso Ticket Is a ‘Healing Ticket’
Galadima disclosed that he chairs the coordinating strategic committee working on the Obi-Kwankwaso ticket and said the committee was harmonising the political blueprints of both politicians.
He said the former Anambra and Kano governors bring different experiences to the ticket and complement each other.
“Peter Obi may be more conversant with issues in Anambra, more than Kwankwaso. And Kwankwaso may be conversant with certain issues in Kano, more than Obi. So they complement each other in every move,” he said.
Galadima described the proposed administration as a “healing ticket” and said its priorities would include national unity, public confidence in government and security.
“We are not going to run a divided government of one belonging to Kwankwaso, one belonging to Peter Obi. No, we are running a Nigerian government. That is why we called this ticket a healing ticket for Nigeria,” he said.
He also argued that opposition parties did not necessarily have to present a single candidate against Tinubu, saying political parties could pursue their arrangements within the law.