The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has expressed confidence that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will secure significant support from Northern Nigeria in the 2027 general elections.
Matawalle stated that the President is expected to “sweep Northern votes with a bigger margin,” suggesting growing political acceptance of the current administration across the region.
The Minister made the remarks while speaking on political alignment and voter sentiment ahead of the next election cycle, noting that recent developments and ongoing engagements by the federal government could influence electoral outcomes.
His comments have generated reactions within political circles, with supporters of the ruling party describing them as a reflection of confidence in the administration’s performance and outreach efforts in the North.
However, opposition voices argue that electoral outcomes will ultimately depend on factors such as economic conditions, security challenges, and public satisfaction with governance rather than early political projections.
Nigeria’s Northern region remains one of the country’s most politically influential blocs, often playing a decisive role in determining presidential election outcomes.
As of the time of filing this report, there has been no official response from opposition parties regarding Matawalle’s prediction.
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