2027: Tinubu's ex-ministers face tough battles in states

The resignation of four ministers from President Bola Tinubu's Federal Executive Council and at least four agency heads to pursue their 2027 political ambitions has changed the dynamics for governorship and National Assembly elections in several states. The resigning ministers include Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, Sa’idu Alkali, Yusuf Tuggar, and Yusuf Sununu, all aiming for governorship positions. The races are expected to be particularly competitive in states like Kano, where tensions are rising between the presidency and some governors over potential candidates for the All Progressives Congress (APC).