Former presidential aide Lauretta Onochie has said politicians across the country are already focusing their attention on Northern Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections because of the region’s voting strength.…....
In a post shared by Laurette Onochie on her X account, formerly known as Twitter, Onochie argued that the South alone does not have enough numbers to determine the outcome of a presidential election. According to her, this reality explains why many politicians and political groups are making moves toward the North as political activities gradually begin to gather momentum ahead of 2027.
“The South doesn’t have the numbers to win in 2027, that’s why everyone is heading North,” Onochie wrote in the post, sparking reactions from supporters and critics online.
Her comment has since generated debate on social media, with many Nigerians discussing the role of regional voting patterns in the country’s electoral process. While some users agreed with her position on the importance of Northern votes, others insisted that national elections should not be reduced to regional calculations alone.
