Yilwatda Tinubu 2027 polls claim predicts victory for the president as the APC chairman expresses confidence ahead of Nigeria’s next election
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has expressed confidence that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will win the 2027 presidential election, saying polls conducted by the ruling party indicate that the president is on course for re-election.
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Yilwatda made the claim in comments reported by Daily Post on Monday, 12 October 2026, as political parties and their supporters continue to position themselves ahead of the next general election.
The APC chairman’s remarks suggest that the ruling party is relying on its internal assessments to gauge Tinubu’s standing among voters as preparations for the 2027 contest gather momentum.
However, the report did not provide the polling figures, sample size, geographical coverage or methodology behind the party’s assessment.
The claim therefore remains the APC chairman’s stated position rather than independently verified evidence of the likely election outcome.
Tinubu, who won the 2023 presidential election under the APC platform, is seeking another term in office.
His administration’s economic reforms, including changes to petrol subsidies and foreign exchange policies, have remained central to public debate, with supporters pointing to the need for sustained reforms and critics raising concerns about living costs and their effects on households.
The political environment ahead of 2027 is also expected to be shaped by economic conditions, security challenges, employment opportunities and the performance of federal institutions.
These issues are likely to feature prominently in discussions about the president’s record and the alternatives presented by opposition parties.
For the APC, projecting confidence in Tinubu’s re-election prospects may serve to strengthen party unity and communicate its belief that the president retains sufficient public support.
Nevertheless, the extent of that support cannot be established solely through an announcement about internal polls without access to the underlying data.
The opposition is expected to challenge the ruling party’s record and present its own arguments to voters as the election approaches.
The strength of competing campaigns, candidate selection, party alliances and voter participation will also influence the political contest.
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Yilwatda’s prediction adds to the early political messaging surrounding the 2027 presidency, but the ultimate outcome will be determined by voters at the ballot box.
