2027: Tinubu Retains Majority Support — Dogara
Former House Speaker Yakubu Dogara has expressed strong support for President Bola Tinubu, asserting that the president enjoys broad backing despite dissenting voices and ongoing debates over rotational presidency ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Dogara acknowledged the achievements of the Tinubu administration while emphasizing the importance of inclusivity and fairness in governance. On the topic of rotational presidency, he argued that competence is not limited to any region, noting that capable leaders can emerge from both the North and South. He called for national unity, stating that fairness to one region must equally apply to others.
Highlighting the administration’s development interventions in the North-East, Dogara cited the construction of the Mandara Plateau road linking Gembu to Yumguni, near the Cameroonian border — a project that had been long overdue. He explained that the road would reduce travel time from six hours to just 45 minutes, demonstrating the administration’s commitment to infrastructure development in challenging terrains. Dogara also noted improved security in the North-East, pointing out that displaced residents are increasingly returning to their communities, reflecting growing confidence in government efforts to stabilize the region.
Dogara stressed that Nigeria remains a functioning democracy where minority opinions are respected, and he underscored the importance of religious and regional cooperation. He cited his own election as House Speaker, where Muslims and Christians worked together across regional lines, as a model for the unity he hopes to see replicated in national politics.
Addressing speculation about his potential role as Tinubu’s running mate in 2027, Dogara declined, emphasizing that political decisions should be based on principle and the greater good rather than fear or political expediency.
He also dismissed opposition claims that the APC may struggle to win freely contested elections, describing such assertions as “vitriol and bluster.” Dogara argued that electoral outcomes depend on credible alternatives and political realities, not rhetoric, and reaffirmed his belief that Tinubu enjoys majority support as the nation approaches the next general elections.
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