As conversations around the 2027 presidential election continue to gather momentum, grassroots political analysts have begun projecting possible presidential tickets that could shape the battle for Nigeria’s highest office.
According to the projections, incumbent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu may retain Kashim Shettima as his running mate under the APC, while the PDP could potentially field former President Goodluck Jonathan alongside Sule Lamido.
The projections also suggest that Peter Obi could team up with Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso under the NDC platform, a combination many believe would attract strong youth and northern support.
Other suggested pairings include Atiku Abubakar with Rotimi Amaechi for the ADC, while the APM is projected to feature Seyi Makinde alongside Bala Mohammed.
Political observers say these combinations reflect ongoing consultations, strategic calculations, regional balancing, and silent negotiations already happening behind the scenes ahead of party primaries.
However, it is important to note that none of the political parties mentioned have officially conducted or concluded their presidential primaries. The projected pairings remain speculative and unofficial for now.
Analysts also pointed out that the opposition landscape appears heavily divided against the ruling APC. With several strong political figures expected to contest under different platforms, votes could be spread across multiple parties instead of being concentrated against the incumbent government.
If that situation persists, observers believe the eventual winner of the 2027 presidential election may emerge with a relatively narrow margin rather than a landslide victory.