2027: Atiku Might Finish Distant Fourth In 2027, He Has No Backing – Bwala

Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has expressed doubts about the electoral strength of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

Speaking during an interview on Symfoni TV, Bwala said he was concerned that Peter Obi, who is expected to fly the flag of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), could attract more votes than Atiku in the next general election.

According to him, another possibility that worries him is the chance of Atiku finishing far behind other contenders in the race.

He noted that such an outcome could affect how the former vice president’s political career is remembered, especially if it turns out to be his final attempt at the presidency.

Naija News reports that Bwala pointed to the difference between Atiku’s political support base in 2023 and the situation ahead of 2027.

He recalled that during the last presidential election, Atiku enjoyed backing from several governors, senators and members of the House of Representatives within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

However, he said the current political landscape appears different, noting that Atiku no longer enjoys the same level of support from influential political figures.

He stated that no governor is presently standing behind the former vice president as preparations for the next election gradually gather momentum.

He said, “I fear Peter Obi might get more votes than Atiku Abubakar in the 2027 election, and my other fear is that he might come a distant fourth.

“If that happens, his legacy as a politician in his last attempt could be affected.

“In the 2023 election, the PDP had several governors, senators, and Reps who supported him, but right now, there is not a single governor backing him.

“The fact remains that Atiku Abubakar has never historically commanded more votes from the North-West in his political career.”