Northern scholar alleges lopsided governance, hints at South West-led breakup plan ahead of 2027 elections
By Aminu Adamu
In a powerful and controversial statement released today, renowned Northern intellectual and public affairs analyst, Prof. Khalifa Dikwa, has raised alarm over what he described as a looming national crisis ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.
According to Dikwa, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu may be pursuing one of two stark agendas: an “automatic second term with or without Northern votes”—or a “likely secessionist movement out of Nigeria.”
“It is crystal clear. And everyone is talking about the imminent declaration by hook or by crook,” Prof. Dikwa said. “But Nigeria is greater than any person or group of persons. God bless Nigeria.”
“The Silence of the North is Dangerous”
Prof. Dikwa expressed concern over the lack of political campaigns nationwide, warning that the 2027 elections may not follow the traditional democratic path. He urged Nigerians—particularly Northerners—to be vigilant.
“I feel it’s my moral duty as a learned elder and professor with intellectual tact to enlighten my fellow Northerners and all Nigerians,” he stated. “We must pray for our country and avoid being caught unawares.”
He described the political atmosphere as ominous, questioning why campaigning appears to be limited to Lagos, the Southwest, or media spaces—if at all.
Accusations of a Southern Plot
Dikwa didn’t hold back in his critique of the current administration, accusing President Tinubu of isolating the North and pushing an agenda that could lead to the balkanization of Nigeria.
“Enough is enough,” he said. “The North produces the votes, yet the South finds it normal to backstab and shortchange.”
He slammed what he called the “coordinated sidelining” of Vice President Kashim Shettima and other Northern appointees, describing the move as part of a broader plan to form a monoethnic government made up exclusively of loyalists from the Southwest.
“Tinubu should go ahead and replace all cabinet members from the North with his Yoruba team of greenhorns and errand boys,” he said. “Let it be clear who he’s working for.”
Is Secession on the Table?
Prof. Dikwa strongly suggested that the president’s actions—especially in federal spending, lopsided appointments, and infrastructural focus on the Southwest—are signs of a possible push toward an Oduduwa Republic.
“The writing on the wall is too bold for Arewa to be caught off guard again,” he warned. “The Lagos-Calabar coastal line, appointments into economic sectors, and sheer audacity of the Tinubu government suggest a bigger plan.”
He speculated that other regions, particularly the South-East and South-South, may be watching closely and could be compelled to initiate coalition talks for either a Biafra revival or a new national structure through the National Assembly.
“Power Belongs to God, Not Mortals”
Despite his fiery tone, Prof. Dikwa closed his statement with a solemn prayer:
“Power belongs to Allah, not mortals,” he said. “May God choose the best for Nigeria, beyond the political shenanigans of the various elites.”
What This Means for 2027
Prof. Dikwa’s message is already triggering waves across political, media, and civil society spaces. His accusations—though unconfirmed—have added fuel to rising regional tensions, especially as Nigeria braces for what may be its most unpredictable election year yet.
As debates grow louder, one thing is clear: Nigeria’s unity may be at a crossroads, and voices like Prof. Dikwa’s are forcing the nation to pay closer attention.
Stay with us for more updates on Nigeria’s political landscape as 2027 approaches.
