- Musawa maintained that the party remains confident in its political direction
- She dismissed suggestions that the APC could easily reshuffle its presidential ticket without consequences
- Musawa stressed that politics in the core North is deeply entrenched and cannot be approached lightly
Minister of Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has cautioned the All Progressives Congress (APC) against making changes to President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election ticket that could weaken the party’s standing in Northern Nigeria.
Speaking during an interview on Mic On Show with journalist Seun Okinbaloye, Eko Hot Blog gathered that Musawa warned that dropping a Northern Muslim from the ticket could pose serious political risks for the ruling party.
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Her comments come amid speculations that the APC may review the Muslim-Muslim ticket arrangement used in the 2023 presidential election.
According to the minister, the absence of a Northern Muslim, particularly from the Hausa, Fulani or Kanuri blocs, would likely create political resistance in key northern states that traditionally play a decisive role during elections.
Musawa stressed that politics in the core North is deeply entrenched and cannot be approached lightly, noting that voters in states such as Kano, Katsina, Kaduna, Jigawa, Kebbi, Sokoto and Zamfara are highly politically conscious and committed to the electoral process.
She dismissed suggestions that the APC could easily reshuffle its presidential ticket without consequences, describing such views as a misreading of Northern political realities. According to her, altering the current balance without careful consideration could backfire at the polls.
On the strength of the opposition ahead of 2027, Musawa downplayed the possibility of any coalition unseating President Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, arguing that opposition forces remain divided and driven by competing personal ambitions.
She described the opposition camp as overcrowded, with multiple political figures jostling for the same leadership position, a situation she believes weakens their collective chances against the ruling party.
While acknowledging that the APC does not underestimate its opponents, Musawa maintained that the party remains confident in its political direction and capacity to retain power in the next general election.
She added that although a vibrant opposition is healthy for democracy, the APC is focused on consolidating its base and strengthening internal unity as preparations for 2027 continue.
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