JUST IN: 2027: “Nigeria Has Spoken for Tinubu” — Uzodimma Dismisses Opposition Threat After APC Screening

 

 

By OGB Joseph, Abuja 

 

 

 

Governor Hope Uzodimma has declared that the opposition poses no threat to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections, insisting that the growing dominance of the All Progressives Congress across the country is proof that Nigerians have already spoken in support of the ruling party.

 

 

Uzodimma spoke shortly after undergoing the APC screening process, which he described as smooth, transparent, and reflective of the unity within the party.

 

 

“It was a very good exercise and great. APC is one family and we know ourselves. Following the requirements of the party, I had to submit myself for proper screening, and they have done that. To the best of my knowledge, they are satisfied and I am eligible,” he said.

 

 

Reacting to reports that an opposition party had zoned its presidential ticket to the South ahead of the 2027 election, the Imo State governor dismissed the development as politically insignificant, arguing that the APC already enjoys overwhelming national support.

 

 

“The problem I have with the media is that you know the truth, yet you always want to dance around it. In a country of 36 states, 31 are sufficiently and transparently members of the APC,” Uzodimma stated.

 

 

“Look at that proportion. Thirty-one states are already for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Apart from some states that are half APC and half another party, if you add them together, you will know that Nigeria has spoken.”

 

 

The governor maintained that neither he nor the APC leadership feels threatened by the opposition’s political calculations ahead of the next general election.

 

 

“So we are not threatened by anybody. First of all, this party that zoned the presidential ticket to the South — where is their head office?” he asked sarcastically.

 

 

On the issue of leadership positions in the National Assembly and concerns over the experience level of incoming lawmakers, Uzodimma said his focus remains on representing his people effectively in the Senate rather than lobbying for leadership offices.

 

 

“My ambition is to go to the Senate to represent my people. We don’t ask for leadership from the grassroots. When I get to the Senate, whatever rules we meet there, we will follow the rules,” he added.

 

 

Uzodimma’s remarks come amid growing political realignments and early strategizing ahead of the 2027 general elections, as parties intensify consultations, zoning debates, and preparations for primaries nationwide.