Former member of the House of Representatives, Mark Tersoo Biller, has questioned President Bola Tinubu’s chances of meeting the constitutional requirements for re-election in 2027 if the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, loses significant support in Northern Nigeria.
Biller made the remarks during an interview from 0:42 on SYMFONI, where he discussed President Tinubu’s administration, the country’s political climate and the outlook for the 2027 general election.
Speaking on the electoral arithmetic required to win the presidency, the former Benue lawmaker argued that support across the country, particularly in the North, would be crucial to any victory.
According to him, “Where is he going to get the votes from? How is he going to make up the 25%?”
Biller suggested that if the President failed to secure widespread support in the North, it would become difficult to satisfy the constitutional requirement for a candidate to obtain not only the highest number of votes but also at least 25 percent of the votes cast in no fewer than two-thirds of Nigeria’s states.
The former Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream) maintained that the political landscape ahead of the 2027 election would be shaped by voters’ assessment of the Tinubu administration’s performance over the past three years.
He criticised the government’s handling of the economy, alleging that the removal of fuel subsidy without adequate planning worsened the hardship experienced by many Nigerians.
Biller also accused the administration of failing to adequately tackle insecurity, particularly in Benue State, where he said communities continue to suffer repeated attacks.
On the economy, he alleged that the government had increased borrowing while several development projects and contractors remained unpaid.
The former Labour Party senatorial candidate further raised concerns over allegations of off-budget spending, saying questions surrounding public finance management deserved thorough investigation.
Drawing from his experience in the National Assembly during the passage of the Petroleum Industry Act, PIA, Biller argued that provisions of the law could not be altered through executive directives without legislative backing.
He called for greater transparency and accountability in government spending, insisting that Nigerians deserve clear explanations on issues relating to public finances as the country approaches another election cycle….See More