By: Daure David, Political Correspondent
Not long ago, whispers of the incumbent’s defeat in 2027 were met with chuckles and shoulder shrugs. Many scoffed at the idea, casually dismissing it as political fantasy conjured by hopeful opponents. The suggestion that APC, seemingly entrenched in power, could be dethroned felt like nothing more than wishful thinking.
Loading ...As we step into the mid-year mark, the dismissiveness that once defined political conversations has noticeably waned. The tide, slowly but unmistakably, is shifting. Today, questions are being asked. Conversations are evolving. And those who were once indifferent are now leaning in, watching with a mix of intrigue and apprehension.
The efforts to challenge APC in 2027 are no longer mere campaign slogans or spirited social media threads. They’ve taken shape as coordinated, strategic movements across different regions, driven by citizens, coalitions, and advocacy groups that refuse to let democracy become synonymous with permanence. What once felt improbable now feels possible. Not guaranteed, but worth fighting for.
Blind loyalty is being tested. The so-called “unshakable base” of supporters is not as impenetrable as it once appeared. Socioeconomic realities, policy dissatisfaction, and leadership fatigue are forcing people to reconsider who they hand the reins to.
To dismiss this growing momentum as a fluke is to ignore the signs etched into our political landscape. Citizens are more politically aware, more vocal, and more committed to reshaping the future than they’ve been in years. The electorate has shifted from passive observers to active participants demanding change, accountability, and equity.
The handwriting on the wall doesn’t spell a foregone conclusion it spells a warning to those who underestimate the people’s will.
This isn’t about blind opposition or political revenge. It’s a wake-up call to all parties, including APC, to prove their worth anew. If incumbency is to stand, let it stand on merit not machinery. If change is to come, let it come with clarity and purpose not chaos.
2027 is still two years away, but the race is on. And this time, nobody’s laughing.
