The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has advised former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar to support President Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Bwala gave the advice during an interview on Symfoni TV,
where he questioned Atiku’s current political strength and future chances.
He said Atiku has never historically relied on a strong
regional voting base, noting that his support has always been spread across the
country.
“Historically, Atiku has never commanded more votes from the
Northwest. His votes are usually spread across the nation because of his
national outlook,” he said.
According to him, Atiku’s influence in the North may not be
as strong as many people assume, especially considering recent political
developments.
“In 2023, he even lost some states in the Northeast. So we
are speaking to facts and figures, not assumptions,” Bwala stated.
He also pointed to the influence of other political figures.
He said the presence of Rabiu Kwankwaso, who has now aligned
with Peter Obi, has further reduced Atiku’s political strength.
“There is the Kwankwaso factor who has now aligned with
Peter Obi, and his influence has affected Atiku. So when you ask about Atiku’s
electoral value now, you have to consider these realities,” he added.
Bwala questioned the former vice president’s political
structure, asking who his key allies are at the state level.
“I ask you, who are Atiku’s governors? What structure does
he have? He doesn’t really have that structure,” he said.
He described the 2023 presidential election as Atiku’s best
chance at becoming president, adding that the circumstances at the time worked
in his favour.
“2023 was the biggest opportunity Atiku had in his political
life,” he said.
Bwala explained that certain narratives during the election
period, including religious and regional sentiments, helped Atiku gain support.
“There was this belief that power would remain in the North,
and that influenced how people voted. Religious leaders and political actors
also played a role in shaping opinions,” he said.
However, he noted that many of the key political figures and
supporters who worked for Atiku in 2023 are no longer with him.
“The people who were strong supporters then are no longer
with him now. That has weakened his position,” he added.
Bwala also expressed concern that Atiku could perform below
expectations if he contests again in 2027.
“My fear is that he might even perform below expectations,
possibly behind other candidates. What would that mean for his legacy?” he
said.
He then advised Atiku to consider supporting President
Tinubu instead of running again.
“I want to urge him to come and sit with his friend
(Tinubu), and support him. He has four years to complete his term, and after
that, you can pursue your interests not you (Atiku) but whoever you think
should be part of the process,” he said.
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