Former federal lawmaker Sergius Ogun has said governors in Nigeria’s Southeast would face difficulty securing significant support for President Bola Tinubu in their respective states during the 2027 general election.
Ogun made the statement during a YouTube interview from 19:56 with Symfoni TV on Friday, September 25, 2026, while discussing the political landscape ahead of the next presidential election.
According to the former lawmaker, ruling party figures in the Southeast would struggle to secure even 25 per cent of the votes in the region.
He said, “No southeast governor can deliver his state for Tinubu, they will struggle to get 25 percent.”
Ogun also argued that Peter Obi remains strongly positioned in the Southeast and would retain considerable support in the South-South.
He further claimed that Obi’s influence would extend into parts of the North Central and North West, while arguing that the ruling establishment’s strength comes largely from the use of state structures rather than genuine grassroots popularity.
The former lawmaker dismissed suggestions that divisions within the opposition or previous political realignments would significantly weaken Obi’s support ahead of the 2027 election.
On electoral reforms, Ogun called for results to be transmitted electronically and directly from polling units.
He warned against actions that could compromise the electoral process or alter results during collation, saying voters had become more conscious of the need to protect their votes from administrative interference.
Ogun also defended Obi’s record as governor of Anambra State, describing controversies surrounding legacy debts as politically motivated distractions.
He argued that administrative omissions and long-term multilateral loans should not be used to question Obi’s financial transparency while he was governor, maintaining that such issues did not undermine his integrity.
Discussing opposition campaign structures, Ogun acknowledged that communication gaps existed between some party leaders and independent support groups.
He nevertheless maintained that grassroots enthusiasm remained strong and would continue to drive the movement ahead of the 2027 general election.