The Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, Dr. Sam Amadi, has projected that President Bola Tinubu has a strong chance of winning the Middle Belt region in the 2027 general elections — provided certain political factors align.

Amadi, who previously served as Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), made this prediction in a post shared via his X handle on Saturday.

According to him, Tinubu’s prospects in the Middle Belt will be shaped largely by the political strategies adopted by both the President and the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi.

“They are making it easier for Tinubu to win the Middle Belt. It depends on just two strategic moves from Tinubu and Peter Obi, and I will call the zone for Tinubu,” Amadi stated.

His remarks follow ongoing discussions about the defection of former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Amadi suggested that such political realignments could pave the way for Tinubu to strengthen his influence and support base in the Middle Belt ahead of the 2027 elections.

Gossip News Now recalls that the Middle Belt is widely considered a key swing region in Nigeria’s electoral map, often playing a decisive role in determining the outcome of presidential polls. Amadi’s analysis adds to the growing debate on how defections, alliances, and opposition strategies may shape the 2027 race.