Certain politicians within the All Progressives Congress (APC) have reportedly experienced a rift with President Bola Tinubu, potentially jeopardizing their support for him in the upcoming 2027 presidential elections, should Tinubu decide to contest.
According to Plateau News, following the president’s successful election victory, he has rewarded those who staunchly supported his administration with various positions in his cabinet.
Certain politicians within the All Progressives Congress (APC) have reportedly experienced a falling out with President Bola Tinubu, potentially leading to the withdrawal of their support for him in the 2027 presidential elections, should Tinubu decide to contest.
Plateau News reports that following the president’s victory in the polls, he has rewarded those who strongly advocated for his administration with various positions in his cabinet.
However, some politicians who were vocal in their support for Tinubu were not as fortunate, leading to speculation about their future allegiance.
Below are some politicians who might reconsider their support for the president in the 2027 elections:
1. Nasir El-Rufai:
The former Kaduna State governor may be displeased with the president following his failure to intervene after the Senate suspended his ministerial confirmation. El-Rufai has been critical of Tinubu’s government, alleging that it has resumed fuel subsidy payments at higher rates and criticizing its handling of the fuel subsidy issue.
2. Kayode Fayemi:
The former governor of Ekiti State showed his support for Tinubu by stepping down for him at the APC presidential primary.
Despite this loyalty, Fayemi was not included in Tinubu’s cabinet, which may lead to disappointment and a reassessment of his support for the president.
3. Femi Fani-Kayode:
The former minister of Aviation was active in campaigning for Tinubu, consistently expressing his support for the president.
However, despite his efforts, Fani-Kayode’s role in Tinubu’s administration remains unclear, potentially causing him to reconsider his allegiance.
For reasons known only to Tinubu, he has chosen not to include Femi Fani-Kayode in his cabinet or any federal government agency despite their previous association.
Nearly a year into Tinubu’s administration, Fani-Kayode remains without an official role in the government, prompting speculation and uncertainty about his future involvement.
4 Yahaya Bello
Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi state, finds himself embroiled in controversy as he faces investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged fraud amounting to N80 billion.
Despite delivering his state to the APC and Tinubu in 2020, Bello’s current situation suggests a lack of support from the president.
The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has called on Bello to cooperate with the anti-graft agency, indicating potential friction between Bello and the administration.
Consequently, Bello may opt to support another candidate in the 2027 election, given his uncertain relationship with Tinubu’s government.