"Northern Politicians Regularly Face Opposition From Us, Tinubu Will Find Our Actions Satisfying," Says Rep Abdulmumin Jibrin

Northern Politicians and the 2027 General Election: A Divided Front, According to Abdulmumin Jibrin

Abdulmumin Jibrin, a member of the House of Representatives and a chieftain of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), has made a bold statement about the political landscape in Nigeria, particularly regarding the 2027 general election. In an interview on Channels Television's Politics Today on September 3, 2025, Jibrin suggested that there is a lack of unity among Northern politicians, which he believes could benefit President Bola Tinubu.

Jibrin asserted that Northern politicians have a history of uniting to bring down fellow Northern politicians. He pointed to the past challenges faced by former Vice President Namadi Sambo and current Vice President Kashim Shettima as examples, as well as the clash between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and then-President Olusegun Obasanjo, which was partly due to opposition from Northern politicians resisting Abubakar's attempt at regional leadership.

Jibrin reiterated his belief that President Tinubu is not concerned about challengers in the 2027 general election due to the disunity among Northern politicians. He specifically mentioned Tinubu as a potential target for Northern politicians who are declaring their intention to challenge him. However, as of now, there are no available search results indicating any Northern Nigerian politicians who have attempted to run against Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.

Jibrin's statements suggest a pattern of northern politicians uniting to bring down fellow northern politicians. This could potentially impact the dynamics of the 2027 general election in Nigeria. It remains to be seen how this perceived disunity among Northern politicians will play out in the upcoming election.

It is important to note that Jibrin's statements do not address the issue of insecurity in Nigeria, a matter he has addressed separately. As the political landscape continues to evolve, the role of unity among politicians, particularly in the northern region, will be a key factor to watch in the lead-up to the 2027 general election.