Human rights lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has predicted that President Bola Tinubu will defeat African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential hopeful Atiku Abubakar in the January 16, 2027 presidential election.
Adeyanju expressed confidence that Tinubu would secure at least 25 per cent of the votes cast in every state across the federation, including Adamawa, Anambra, Kano and Oyo.
The lawyer argued that the president’s anticipated performance across the country would give him an advantage over other contenders seeking to occupy the nation’s highest political office.
In a statement shared on his official X account on Friday, Adeyanju maintained that no other presidential aspirant could match Tinubu’s projected level of support across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
He explained that his forecast was based on several considerations, although he chose to highlight only one of the factors informing his position.
Adeyanju wrote that he expected Tinubu to defeat Atiku in January, adding that the president would obtain the constitutionally required 25 per cent of votes in every state, including areas where opposition candidates could be expected to attract substantial backing.
The activist stated that other contenders would find it difficult to achieve a similar spread of electoral support nationwide.
He urged Nigerians to pay attention to his argument, reiterating that Tinubu’s anticipated performance across the states was central to his prediction about the outcome of the forthcoming presidential contest.
Adeyanju also pointed to northern Nigeria as a region where a significant political development could influence the election. He suggested that the region had the capacity to produce an unexpected outcome, although he did not provide further details about the circumstances that could lead to such a development.
His remarks come as political parties and their respective candidates prepare for the 2027 general elections, which are expected to feature a contest among several prominent political figures.
Tinubu is seeking another term in office under the All Progressives Congress (APC), while Atiku is expected to contest the presidency under the African Democratic Congress, according to the political alignment described in the report.
Other major figures expected to feature in the race include Peter Obi, who is associated with the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), alongside other politicians seeking to challenge the incumbent president.
The approaching election has already generated political debate, with opposition leaders questioning the direction of the Tinubu administration and its handling of the country’s economic challenges.
Atiku, in particular, has repeatedly criticised several government policies, including the removal of the petrol subsidy, which has contributed to widespread discussions about fuel prices, living costs and the financial pressures facing households.
As political activities gather momentum, statements from politicians and public commentators are likely to intensify discussions about the candidates’ chances, regional support and possible voting patterns.
However, Adeyanju’s remarks represent his personal forecast of the election rather than an established outcome. The eventual result will depend on voters’ decisions, candidates’ campaigns and the electoral process in 2027.
