2027: Northern Political Forces Plot to Unseat Tinubu, Accuse Him of ‘Use and Dump’

Powerful northern political forces are plotting to unseat President Tinubu in 2027, accusing him of sidelining key northern and Islamic groups.

They claim he practices a “use and dump” strategy and favors his Lagos allies over the North.

Fresh indications suggest that powerful northern political groups are actively working to challenge President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election, with major blocs rallying to build opposition against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

A source familiar with the development told Saturday Sun that key northern organizations—including the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Northern Elders Forum (NEF), League of Northern Democrats, and influential traditional rulers—are aligning to counter Tinubu’s administration.

The growing discontent stems from what northern leaders perceive as Tinubu’s bias in political appointments and resource distribution.

“Whenever Mr. President makes appointments, out of 10, he gives eight to his Lagos boys—not even to the South-West as a whole. He only gives one to North-Central and the remaining one to other parts of the North,” the source alleged.

He further claimed that Tinubu is strategically using the North-Central as a buffer against the larger northern region while neglecting the South-South.

“The South-South is also angry because they feel the Senate President is only serving his personal interests and not that of the region,” he added.

Additionally, traditional rulers in the North are reportedly discontented over Tinubu’s tax reforms, which they claim were implemented without adequate consultation.

The source also cited growing resentment among Islamic groups, accusing Tinubu of adopting a “use and dump” approach in his dealings with northern religious leaders.

“During the campaign, he reached out to everyone. But today, he only associates with the Izallah group, ignoring others. The Derika/Tijjaniyyah sect, which has the largest followership in Nigeria, feels completely sidelined,” the source claimed.

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He further warned that Tinubu’s political miscalculations could cost him northern strongholds in the next election.

“He is not utilizing his Vice President effectively. If he is not careful, he will lose Borno. He already lost Yobe in 2023, and Borno and Yobe usually vote in the same direction. Even Zamfara, which he won last time, is now at risk with a PDP governor in charge,” he added.

Adding to the opposition is the return of former Sokoto State Governor, Attahiru Bafarawa, who is reportedly considering joining the Social Democratic Party (SDP), the same platform Nasir El-Rufai recently defected to.

The source further alleged that House of Representatives Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, has been maintaining silence to avoid clashing with the northern political agenda.

“All these are part of the grand design to dislodge him. We are preparing to match him resources for resources, security for security. The North is consolidating, and Tinubu must brace himself for a fierce political battle in 2027,” the source warned.

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