In Nigerian politics, sometimes bold words are just bluster. But when those words come from someone who once stood as opposition, their echo is heavier.
On October 2, 2025, Jandor (Abdul-Azeez Adediran), former PDP governorship candidate in Lagos and now member of the APC, made a striking prediction: President Bola Tinubu will not just attempt re-election in 2027 — he will win it in a walkover.
For many, it sounded like inside confidence. To others, it felt like premature coronation. Either way, it frames the coming election not as a competition but as a coronation ceremony waiting to happen.
In a nation where “sleeping” political entities sometimes wake up too late, Jandor’s forecast raises urgent questions: Is this belief grounded in real strength, or in opposition failure? And if this becomes the narrative, what could that mean for democracy in Nigeria?
What Jandor Said
Jandor declared, during a Channels Television Politics Today appearance, that “2027 … is going to be a walkover for the man whose courage has given us a lot in this country today.” He argued that the political losses seen in 2023 (including Tinubu losing Lagos to Peter Obi of the Labour Party) would not be repeated.
He justified his stance by pointing out that unlike in 2023, he and his “Lagos for Lagos” movement are now part of the APC — “inside” rather than external — and believes this strengthens Tinubu’s position significantly.
Jandor also emphasized that Tinubu’s political influence has grown beyond his base in Lagos, expanding nationwide in both visibility and alignment.
Destiny or Design?
Jandor’s “walkover” prediction may reflect confidence, party strength, or political wishful thinking. But whether it happens will depend not just on ruling party advantage, but real public sentiment, opposition unity, and how credible Nigerians believe the 2027 election will be.
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In a healthy democracy, predictions are healthy only as long as they don’t suppress competition—or sap ambition. If declarations of “inevitable victory” become political tools to silence dissent or discourage challengers, then democracy itself risks being undermined.
So, will 2027 be a walkover for Tinubu? The answer isn’t in predictions, but in how people vote — and whether they believe their vote counts.
