• 28 May, 2025
• FAITH MIMDOO KEGH
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Nigeria 2027: As Tinubu Secures APC Ticket, Political Battles Shift to the States.

With President Bola Tinubu officially confirmed as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 elections, attention has now turned to the political power struggles playing out across Nigeria’s states.

While the party remains united in its goal to return Tinubu to office, internal competition is intensifying at the state level — particularly in states where governors are term-limited and cannot seek re-election.

These upcoming local contests are expected to play a decisive role in shaping the party’s strength heading into 2027. With party congresses approaching, influential figures within the APC are now maneuvering to secure control of state structures, which will influence who emerges as candidates for governorships and other key positions.

The dynamics in states like Ogun, Oyo, and Bauchi will be critical, as local factions push to consolidate power and position themselves as kingmakers — or successors — ahead of the general election.

This marks a new phase in the lead-up to the 2027 race: with the top of the ticket settled, the real battles are now unfolding in the states.

FAITH MIMDOO KEGH

Manager – Oversees the daily operations, editorial planning, and strategic direction of the platform. A graduate with a solid academic foundation in media and communication, Faith brings a wealth of experience to the TokinPoint.

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