Nigeria will not mirror Ghana’s path; ruling party confident of 2027 victory – Presidency

The Presidency has rejected suggestions that the outcome of Ghana’s recent presidential election, where the ruling party lost, could have implications for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election prospects in 2027.

Daniel Bwala, Presidential Adviser on Policy Communication, expressed confidence on Wednesday that Nigeria’s political dynamics are distinct from Ghana’s.

He pointed to the administration’s efforts in tackling critical issues like hunger and agricultural reforms as evidence of its commitment to addressing the concerns of Nigerians.

He said:
*“Given comparative analysis, that is not to say, I am blaming the government of Ghana, but there are divergent applications of government policy.

“If you have been following events in Ghana, you would see that over the last one year and if you follow the indices, you find out that it is not the same thing that is happening in the two countries. What Mr President is doing in redirecting the economy is on the right path. Mr President is very confident.

“The idea of the ruling party losing the election, that will not happen, because the Nigerian people are seeing what the administration is doing. Nigerian people only care about what they are confronted with every day. They don’t actually care whether you are white or black skin or whatever. As long as what matters to them on their dinner table is dealt with, Nigerian people will always stay with you and that is what Mr President is doing. That is why Mr President is receiving commendations from every part of the country.”*

Addressing rumors of a possible coalition against Tinubu’s 2027 bid, Bwala emphasized that the President remains focused on governance and is not distracted by premature politicking.

He added:
“The time for politicking is not yet, and when that time comes, we are going to be ready for everyone.”

Bwala also reiterated that President Tinubu is constitutionally qualified to seek a second term, saying:
“God willing, if God gives Mr. President life and health, we do hope that Mr. President will run his cause as provided by the constitution.”

The comments came after Ghana’s recent presidential election, where opposition candidate John Mahama defeated incumbent Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia.