Tinubu will win 2027 presidential election by landslide, says ex-INEC commissioner

President Bola Tinubu is poised for a landslide victory in the 2027 presidential election, according to Lai Olurode, a retired sociology professor and former National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Olurode cited a more favorable political climate, enhanced security, and the administration's readiness to implement difficult policies as key factors bolstering Tinubu's re-election prospects. He highlighted the president's political courage in maintaining a Muslim-Muslim ticket in 2023, despite opposition, and noted that Tinubu's 2023 performance occurred amidst challenging circumstances, including internal party opposition and a lack of federal support.

Dismissing the All Progressives Congress's (APC) recent defeat in the Osun governorship election, Olurode argued that it does not signify a rejection of President Tinubu. He observed that voters in Osun could differentiate between their support for the president and their preference for state leadership, comparing the situation to Lagos State's resistance to federal dominance during his tenure as governor.

Furthermore, Olurode praised Tinubu for removing the petrol subsidy, characterizing him as a leader unafraid of making unpopular but necessary decisions. He also credited the administration with security improvements, noting the weakening of banditry through intelligence and military operations. Regarding infrastructure, Olurode pointed to the near-completion of 6,000 kilometers of roads in less than four years, a pace he contrasted with the previous administration's eight-year record.

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Only naïve political analysts will interpret this as a vote of no confidence in President Tinubu.