2027: Chukwu Igwe Claims APC Has Lost Support in Northern Nigeria

A political commentator, Chukwu Igwe, has claimed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is losing its political foothold in Northern Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general election.

In a post on X, Igwe argued that the ruling party could face serious resistance in the North from politicians, traditional authorities and government-linked actors whom he believes are confronting what he described as the “hard of the North” in different forms.

The post comes amid an increasingly competitive political environment ahead of the 2027 elections, with opposition parties and political movements seeking to challenge the APC's dominance at the federal level.

Igwe did not provide polling data or specific electoral figures to substantiate his declaration that the APC is “no more in the North.” His statement therefore represents a political opinion rather than an established electoral fact.

His comments also come against the backdrop of broader political realignment and debate over the APC's support across Nigeria. Recent political developments have continued to generate competing claims from supporters and opponents of the ruling party about its prospects in 2027.

The North remains particularly important to any presidential contest because of its large electorate and the number of states across the region.

The APC's ability to maintain its support there could therefore have significant implications for the 2027 presidential race, while opposition parties will be looking to convert public dissatisfaction, political alliances and emerging movements into votes.

Igwe's post also raises a broader question about the relationship between political leaders, traditional institutions and ordinary voters.

As campaigning gradually intensifies, political analysts are likely to pay close attention to whether grassroots sentiment actually translates into changes in voting patterns.

For now, however, the claim that the APC has completely lost the North remains unverified.

The real test will come at the ballot box, where voters—not social media commentators, politicians or traditional authorities will ultimately determine the strength of the party across the region.