Governor Uba Sani has expressed confidence that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would secure a decisive victory in the 2027 general elections, regardless of negative sentiment on social media platforms.
Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, the Kaduna State governor argued that online discourse does not accurately reflect the true voting strength of political actors across Nigeria.
According to him, while Tinubu may struggle in a hypothetical election conducted solely on platforms like Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram, the reality at physical polling units would be entirely different.
Sani projected that Tinubu could win as much as 70 percent of the vote if the election is conducted through the traditional ballot system. He attributed this confidence to what he described as the president’s strong grassroots appeal and commitment to policies that support federalism and local development.
The governor emphasized that political influence in Nigeria is largely determined by engagement at the community level, rather than trends on social media. He maintained that online narratives often amplify a narrow segment of opinions, which may not align with the broader electorate.
His remarks have sparked varied reactions across the political landscape. Supporters interpret his statement as evidence of the ruling party’s continued dominance, particularly in northern Nigeria. However, critics argue that such comments raise concerns about public trust in the electoral process and underscore the need for transparency and credibility in future elections.
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As political conversations around 2027 begin to take shape, Sani’s comments highlight the growing divide between digital political engagement and real-world voter behavior in Nigeria.
