- Saidu Bello Said said Nigerians were prepared to vote out the All Progressives Congress due to rising dissatisfaction
- He claimed support for President Bola Tinubu had declined sharply and predicted a swift electoral defeat
- Said noted internal shifts within the African Democratic Congress while expressing confidence the party would be ready for 2027
The immediate past publicity secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kano State, Comrade Saidu Bello Said, has predicted that Nigerians will vote out the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) early on election day in the 2027 general elections.
Speaking in an interview with Daily Post, Said argued that growing dissatisfaction with governance across the country would significantly influence voter behaviour. According to him, many Nigerians are increasingly aware of the nation’s socio-economic challenges and are prepared to express their frustration at the ballot box.
He claimed that public discontent has reached a level where support for the current administration, led by President Bola Tinubu, has sharply declined. “Nigerians will never vote for Tinubu in the coming election. They are tired. Democracy is not being respected,” Said asserted.
The ADC chieftain went further to predict a swift electoral defeat for the ruling party, stating that the outcome could become evident within hours of voting commencing. “Tinubu will lose the election before 10:00 am,” he said, suggesting that the scale of voter rejection would be unmistakable from the outset.
Commenting on internal developments within the ADC in Kano State, Said acknowledged recent political shifts, including the defection of former New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) leader Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. He noted that such realignments present both challenges and opportunities for the party as it seeks to strengthen its position ahead of the next electoral cycle.
According to him, the ADC leadership is already taking steps to consolidate its structure and resolve internal issues. “The party will get its house in order before 2027,” he said, expressing confidence in the party’s readiness to emerge as a viable alternative.
Said also criticised the Federal Government’s economic policies, particularly the recent increase in fuel prices. He questioned the rationale behind the hike, noting that global oil price dynamics should have provided some relief to Nigerians rather than additional hardship.
“For example, fuel price has increased when there’s no reason for that,” he stated, adding that citizens are yet to see tangible benefits despite changes in revenue projections.
He urged Nigerians to view the 2027 general elections as a crucial opportunity to reshape the country’s political direction. “They should see 2027 as a time to save themselves from the clutches of APC,” he said.
His remarks reflect a growing wave of political rhetoric as opposition figures position themselves ahead of what is expected to be a highly contested election cycle.
ADC crisis deepens as Bala confirms presence at leadership meeting
Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that the internal crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has intensified, as factional national chairman Nafiu Bala confirmed that he was present at the meeting where an interim leadership led by former Senate President David Mark was installed in July 2025.
The development marks a significant moment in the party’s ongoing leadership dispute, which has since split the ADC into two factions—one aligned with Mark and the other led by Bala.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) further complicated the situation on Wednesday by announcing that it would not recognise either faction, citing a Court of Appeal ruling delivered on 12 March.