With Nigeria’s 2027 presidential contest taking shape, NDC chieftain Buba Galadima has questioned whether the 2027 presidential election can truly be guaranteed free and fair, warning, “If you are dealing with criminals and fraudsters like these ones we have, you can’t be sure of anything. Galadima made the statement while appearing on Channels Television’s Politics […]
With Nigeria’s 2027 presidential contest taking shape, NDC chieftain Buba Galadima has questioned whether the 2027 presidential election can truly be guaranteed free and fair, warning, “If you are dealing with criminals and fraudsters like these ones we have, you can’t be sure of anything.
Galadima made the statement while appearing on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he spoke about the opposition’s preparations and the prospects of the Peter Obi-Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso presidential ticket.
The former politician was asked whether he believed the 2027 election would be free and fair, but he expressed reservations about the possibility of a credible contest.
Galadima alleged that developments involving opposition politicians had created concerns ahead of the election, including what he described as coordinated attacks against opposition figures and supporters.
He referenced incidents involving opposition supporters in Enugu, Peter Obi in Benue State and an African Democratic Congress governorship candidate in Kaduna while making his allegations.
However, Galadima maintained that concerns over the electoral environment had not weakened his confidence in Obi and Kwankwaso.
He said the opposition ticket would win if Nigerians were allowed to participate in an election conducted freely, fairly and transparently, while alleging that the machinery of government could otherwise be used to alter the outcome.
“Obi and Kwankwaso will win this election if it is free, fair and transparent,” Galadima said.
He further revealed that he is the chairman of the coordinating strategic committee for the two politicians, with the committee working to harmonise their separate political blueprints.
According to Galadima, Obi and Kwankwaso bring different political experiences to the ticket and can use their respective strengths to complement one another.
He rejected the idea that an Obi-Kwankwaso administration would be divided along the political interests of their individual supporters, insisting that the proposed government would belong to Nigeria.
Galadima described the combination as a “healing ticket” and said issues including national unity, public confidence in government and security would receive attention under the proposed administration.
He also criticised the reported endorsement of Tinubu by some academics, questioning the propriety of subsequently appointing such individuals to election-related roles.
On opposition strategy, Galadima said parties seeking to challenge Tinubu in 2027 would not necessarily need to unite behind a single presidential candidate, arguing that different political arrangements could be pursued within the law.