2027 Presidency: How southern fragmentation may favour the North

As the political consultations for the 2027 presidential election gain momentum, concerns are rising within the opposition about the potential division of Southern votes among multiple contenders. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains a dominant force in the South-West, while Peter Obi and Seyi Makinde also declare their ambitions. Coalition talks involving figures like former Vice President Atiku Abubakar continue, but some strategists fear that the scattering of Southern votes could allow the North to regain dominance.