2027: APC Risks Fragmentation if Public Discontent Grows – Galadima

Buba Galadima, a prominent member of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has issued a warning that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) could face severe consequences in the upcoming 2027 general elections if prevailing economic hardships and security issues persist.

In an appearance on Politics Today on February 26, Galadima criticized the APC's policies and dismissed assertions that living conditions have improved under the current administration.

He cautioned that the authorities must not underestimate the growing frustration among the populace, alleging that some citizens have been arrested for expressing their opinions publicly.

"Issues may start small," he noted, emphasizing that the government should not assume that Nigerians are naive and will not respond to their grievances.

Galadima further argued that attempts to stifle dissent could exacerbate public dissatisfaction rather than alleviate it.

Reflecting on the past, he drew parallels with the 2015 elections, asserting that Nigerians had shown their readiness to oust an incumbent government over serious security concerns.

He referenced the defeat of former President Goodluck Jonathan, highlighting that his government was removed due to increasing insecurity in the North- East.

"If Nigerians could displace Jonathan's administration over insecurity, what would happen now?" he posed, suggesting that the APC could face a similar fate in 2027 if current issues remain unresolved.

Galadima also criticized the Federal Government for undermining the agricultural sector through certain import policies and soaring input costs. He pointed to fertilizer prices that have reportedly surged to between N60,000 and N70,000 per bag, which he argues are crippling for farmers.

According to him, decreased agricultural activities in various regions signal severe risks to food production. He expressed concern that policies favoring grain imports might undermine local producers and jeopardize investments made in rice processing facilities in recent years.

"How can you disenfranchise 75 percent of your population for the benefit of a few?" he questioned, advocating for an urgent reevaluation of agricultural and economic strategies.