Umma Ghetso, a political activist and former vice-presidential candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) has expressed firm support for the creation of a coalition to remove President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections.
Speaking with The Sun, she cited widespread anger in Northern Nigeria over what she described as Tinubu’s disappointing performance.
According to Ghetso, many Northerners initially believed Tinubu could turn things around, especially in areas like the economy and national security, but instead, living standards have deteriorated.
She criticized both Tinubu’s administration and the previous government led by Muhammadu Buhari, accusing them of failing to meet the basic needs of citizens.
Ghetso emphasized that government efforts should directly benefit ordinary people. In the North, she explained, many small businesses are failing due to high costs and erratic electricity supply. She proposed building a united coalition of credible leaders from both the North and South to provide a serious alternative to the current administration.
Ghetso explained that public disillusionment stems from broken promises and unmet expectations. Reflecting on the 2023 elections, she said voters chose unity over competence, avoiding candidates who might ignite tribal or religious tensions.
She noted that Northern voters supported zoning arrangements, even at Atiku Abubakar’s expense. According to her, a well-structured coalition with proven leadership could defeat Tinubu in 2027—if it prioritizes resolving Nigeria’s real problems and regains citizens’ trust.
“At this point, the Northern region is very disappointed with President Tinubu,” she stated. “We had high hopes, thinking he would be a transformative leader, but he has failed to meet expectations.”
