The political landscape is heating up as Northern leaders make it clear that the 2027 presidential race won’t be business as usual. Labour Party’s former vice presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has issued a fiery warning to politicians eyeing the presidency without genuine Northern backing.
Speaking at a key gathering of Northern stakeholders in Kaduna, Baba-Ahmed boldly declared, “No politician can just show up and expect Northerners to fall in line. Who are you?”* His statement sends a strong message that the region will no longer be a passive voting bloc but a decisive force in Nigeria’s next election.
Baba-Ahmed emphasized that the North has given itself a six-month window to decide which candidate to support, stressing that mere campaign promises won’t be enough. “We’re not in 2014. We’ve seen what empty promises look like. This time, the North will not gamble,” he said, referencing past disappointments.
The remarks have sparked nationwide debate, with some praising the North’s assertiveness while others caution against regionalizing Nigeria’s politics. One thing is certain—any presidential hopeful ignoring Northern demands may face a rude awakening in 2027.
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