Sunday Dare Declares Tinubu the Frontrunner for 2027
Sunday Dare, the special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on media and public communication, has confidently asserted that the incumbent president is the most favored candidate to win the 2027 presidential election. In a recent interview on the Mic ON Podcast, Dare attributed Tinubu's strong position to the federal government's ongoing reforms and the president's political pedigree. He stated that barring a major political upset, the odds remain in Tinubu's favor.
Dare Backs Tinubu's Second Term Bid
During the interview, Dare emphasized that the key to Tinubu's success is to stay the course of the reforms already initiated. He said, “One thing that can make him (Tinubu) win the election is to stay the course of the reforms he has chosen and see them concluded.” When asked about the possibility of Tinubu losing the election, Dare firmly replied, “This president will not lose that election. We live in this country, we are mining the data. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will get a second term. He will not lose the election. He stands tall among all the other contestants. He will not lose the election. He will win the election.” Dare added, “Let the time come. We are ready for the elections. But we are also ready for the battle.”
Tinubu's Path to the 2027 Election
President Tinubu solidified his status as the ruling party's top candidate after winning overwhelming support in primaries against sole challenger Stanley Osifo in late May 2025. The primaries were part of the All Progressives Congress (APC) nationwide nomination process. Tinubu had already received the party's endorsement as its candidate for the 2027 vote, leaving little room for a competitive contest in the primaries. Nigeria's general elections are scheduled for January 16, 2027, when voters will elect the president and vice president, as well as members of the Senate and House of Representatives. Governorship and State House of Assembly elections will follow on February 6, 2027.
Key Contenders: Tinubu, Atiku, and Obi
Alongside Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Anambra Governor Peter Obi are widely regarded as the leading contenders in the presidential race. Atiku is a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), while Obi is a chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Despite the competition, APC stalwarts believe Tinubu remains the frontrunner and favourite to win the 2027 presidential election.
Support from APC Members
In a related development, Okezie James Atani, a prominent member of the APC, asserted that President Tinubu will win the 2027 presidential election. Atani made the claim via his verified X account, sharing a throwback video of Tinubu making campaign promises and stating that the Nigerian leader has kept those promises.
