President Bola Tinubu is displaying signs of unease ahead of the 2027 presidential election, according to Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking on Friday, Eze pointed out that despite the All Progressives Congress (APC) controlling 33 out of 36 state governorships, the president's administration appears anxious about the upcoming polls. He described it as contradictory for a ruling party with such political dominance to exhibit fear over re-election prospects. Eze attributed this perceived apprehension to declining public confidence in the administration's economic policies and governance style. He noted that widespread dissatisfaction, particularly over fuel subsidy removal and inflation, has eroded the APC's support base. The ADC leader questioned the sustainability of national dominance when grassroots sentiment is increasingly alienated.
A ruling party with 33 governors should not be seen scrambling for political relevance, yet Tinubu's perceived nervousness reveals the hollow nature of headcount victories. The APC's dominance in state capitals has not translated into goodwill in households grappling with economic hardship. Control of governorships does not insulate the president from voter anger sharpened by daily struggles. Electoral strength on paper means little when economic reality defines the ballot box.
