As Nigeria inches closer to the 2027 general elections, former Senator Shehu Sani has warned of a tumultuous political climate, citing the escalating defections and internal crises rocking major political parties.
Appearing on TVC News flagship programme “Fireworks,” a political talk show anchored by Eshomomoh Imoudu, Sani described Nigeria’s political atmosphere as tense and highly unpredictable, noting that movements, alliances, and defections are already shaping the 2027 elections.
“What we are seeing now is a political terrain that is fraught with fear, discomfort, and uncertainty,” Sani said. He specifically pointed to the main opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP), which he described as being in deep turmoil.
According to him, the PDP has been embroiled in a protracted leadership crisis since its defeat in the 2023 elections. He added that several court cases, in-fighting, and lack of coherent leadership have made the party vulnerable.
While some accuse the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of engineering crises in the opposition, Sani maintained that parties must take responsibility for their internal dysfunctions. “In politics, it is natural to destabilize your opponent. It has been the norm since 1999,” he noted.
Sani suggested that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whom he described as a seasoned political strategist, is likely exploiting these vulnerabilities to his advantage. “He understands the art and science of politics,” Sani said.
Read Also
Speaking about his political movements, Sani explained that his defection from one party to another was always strategic, rather than ideological. “In Nigeria, ideology is non-existent; parties differ only in acronyms,” he stated.
He recalled his departure from APC after a fallout with former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, alongside other prominent politicians.
“The party in Nigeria with an ideology is a myth. We move because of situations and political realities, not ideologies,” Sani said.
He concluded by warning Nigerians to brace up for more defections and political re-alignments, adding, “2027 elections will not be a walk in the park for any party.”
