Why Tinubu may win 2027 election – The Economist; ‘Forecast isn’t verdict,’ ADC reacts

The Economist has predicted that despite the economic woes besetting Nigeria and the people’s discontent, President Bola Tinubu may still win the forthcoming 2027 election.

However, reacting, the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Presidential Campaign Council rejected The Economist’s report, noting that “A forecast is not a verdict.” Phrank Shaibu, Director of

Furthermore, the report added: “As long as the security crisis remains unresolved and economic growth, which is expected to hit 4.1% this year, does not translate into concrete improvements in Nigerians’ daily lives, many voters will remain disappointed. Yet few will use the ballot box to express their disappointment.”

Another factor is that although many in the South-West are disappointed with the Tinubu administration, the fact that he is their son would count in the President’s favour.