Galadima: Mark My Words, PDP Will Take 2027

Buba Galadima, the elder statesman and blunt-talking chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), has thrown a political firecracker into the 2027 conversation. In an explosive interview on February 4, 2026, the man known for his prophetic political insights dismissed the narrative that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has already locked down a second term. His message was simple: the ruling party is beatable, and the path to the presidency is wider than the incumbents realize.

Galadima, a close ally of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, was particularly biting in his assessment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. He accused the President of governing with an air of being “above the law,” cautioning that no leader, no matter how powerful, is beyond the reach of the constitution or the people’s challenge. He stressed that Nigeria’s democracy is at a crossroads, where the exercise of power must be reined in by legal limits and judicial independence.

The veteran politician was especially firm on the state of the opposition. He laughed off suggestions that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is a spent force or “dead” on arrival. Instead, he argued that the PDP remains a formidable sleeping giant. According to Galadima, if the party can find its footing and present a candidate with genuine national appeal, it has the structural backbone to stage a massive comeback and reclaim the seat of power in Abuja.

“Go and write it down that I said it,” Galadima challenged his audience, using his signature emphatic style. “Is Tinubu God?” The rhetorical question served as a reminder that political tides in Nigeria are notoriously unpredictable. He warned that the mere control of state governors and regional blocks does not guarantee a win at the national polls, especially if the electorate feels disconnected from the current leadership’s policies.

The role of the judiciary also came under Galadima’s lens. He called for a system where judges are allowed to deliver fair and unbiased rulings without the heavy shadow of political pressure. For him, the legitimacy of the 2027 outcome rests entirely on the independence of the courts and the neutrality of the electoral umpire. He hinted that any attempt to “manufacture” a victory through manipulation would meet stiff resistance from a more politically conscious populace.

Galadima also used the opportunity to address the internal dynamics of the opposition. While he remains a pillar of the NNPP, his defense of the PDP’s potential indicates a growing belief in the need for a unified front. He cautioned against early celebrations within the APC camp, noting that the political landscape could shift dramatically as the election year draws closer. Major realignments, according to him, are inevitable.

His warning to the media and the public was clear: do not be fooled by the optics of incumbency. He argued that the current administration’s grip on power is more fragile than it appears, particularly if economic frustrations continue to mount. Galadima’s confidence in a PDP resurgence seems to stem from a belief that Nigerians are looking for an alternative that feels both familiar and refreshed.

As the interview concluded, Galadima’s parting shot was a bold prediction of a political “bang.” He remains convinced that the 2027 election will not be a coronation for the APC but a fiercely contested battle where the status quo is likely to be upended. Whether his prophecy of a PDP victory holds true remains to be seen, but his words have certainly set the stage for a high-stakes countdown to the next polls.