The former Kano State governor said some governors who had failed to meet the needs of their people were moving to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), allegedly believing that the party’s political strength would help them win another term.

He said growing concerns over insecurity, poverty, unemployment and poor public services could affect how Nigerians vote in the 2027 elections.

“What I foresee in the 2027 elections is that most of the governors seeking re-election will be disappointed because people will not support them,” Kwankwaso said.

Kwankwaso said Nigerians were becoming more politically conscious and would not necessarily support politicians simply because they controlled government structures.

He pointed to the large number of children out of school and the insecurity affecting communities across the country as reasons citizens were demanding better leadership.

The former Kano governor also highlighted some of the programmes implemented during his time in office, particularly in education.

He said his administration expanded access to primary, secondary and tertiary education for qualified residents, while also introducing programmes to address the Almajiri challenge.

According to him, his government also invested in educational infrastructure, including hostels for students.

Kwankwaso criticised the growing movement of politicians from opposition parties into the APC, saying some were doing so mainly to gain political advantage ahead of the 2027 elections.

He maintained that the ultimate decision would rest with Nigerian voters, regardless of the political structures controlled by incumbent governors.

He argued that governments could improve citizens’ lives when public resources were properly prioritised and used to address pressing needs.

This came after the incumbent governor, Ademola Adeleke, was declared winner of the polls by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.

DAILY POST reports that INEC won the election after beating his closest rival, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC Bola Oyebamiji.

Adeleke won in 19 Local Government Areas with 511,067 votes against his opponent, Oyebamiji who won in 11 Local Government Areas with 444,815 votes.

Reacting, Utomi said, “Nigeria we hail thee. So the people triumphed in the state of Osun.

“Like in Kano in years before, the people proved that their will can triumph over the forces of rigging.

“Massive turn out and a fighting spirit can save democracy. On to 2027 in confidence,” he wrote.