Alhaji Kawu Baraje, former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has declared that governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are merely “tenants” in government houses, warning that the ruling party has lost public confidence ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking to journalists at Dutse International Airport as he travelled to Azare in Bauchi State, Baraje emphasized that the APC’s current hold on power is fragile and increasingly unpopular among Nigerians.
Baraje argued that the PDP had successfully resolved its internal conflicts and was now better positioned to reclaim states currently governed by the APC. He attributed the APC’s electoral successes in 2015 and 2023 to deep divisions within the opposition, which have since been addressed. “You see, the APC people who are occupying the government houses today are tenants,” he stated, underscoring his belief that their tenure is temporary and not rooted in genuine public mandate.
Despite reservations over past election results, Baraje affirmed that the PDP accepted the outcomes of the 2015 and 2023 polls in the interest of national peace. However, he noted a growing shift in public sentiment, with citizens increasingly rejecting APC leadership and calling for a return to PDP governance. “But as you can see what is going on now, people are rejecting them totally and clamouring for the return of the PDP. So, it is some kind of revolution,” he added, highlighting what he sees as a grassroots movement against the ruling party.
Baraje expressed strong confidence in the PDP’s renewed unity and reconciliation efforts, which he believes will significantly boost the party’s chances in the 2027 elections. He specifically predicted that the PDP would regain control of Bauchi, Jigawa, and other APC-held states, citing rising public demand for change and improved governance. His remarks come amid heightened political activity across Nigeria, as opposition parties intensify their campaigns and strategic realignments ahead of the next general elections.
The comments reflect broader trends in Nigerian politics, where voter dissatisfaction with economic hardship and poor service delivery is fueling calls for new leadership. As the 2027 elections draw nearer, Baraje’s message underscores the PDP’s determination to reposition itself as a credible alternative to the APC, leveraging unity and public discontent to regain power. The coming years may well see a fierce battle for political dominance, with the PDP positioning itself as the party of change and restoration.
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