ILORIN — Former Ekiti Local Government Area chairmanship aspirant, Ambassador Anjorin Babatunde, has declared that the 2027 General Elections in Nigeria will mark a major departure from the traditional pattern of bloc voting along party lines. Speaking during a chat with journalists on Saturday, 29th August 2027, Amb. Anjorin said voters are becoming more politically aware and will prioritize the credibility and capacity of individual candidates over party symbols and slogans. According to him, the era of voting blindly for a party across board is gradually fading, as Nigerians, especially the youth, have grown weary of unfulfilled promises and poor governance. He explained that in 2027, it will be common to see a voter choose the APC candidate for President, a PDP candidate for Governor, and an ADC candidate for Senate, all in the same ballot, based purely on personal conviction about each aspirant. “It will not be like the old party things anymore,” he stated. “It is going to be by personality. A voter will choose who he believes can deliver, irrespective of the party.”
Amb. Anjorin noted that this shift is a direct response to years of disappointment where party loyalty was rewarded with neglect. He stressed that the electorate has learned hard lessons and can no longer afford to trade competence for party sentiment. He called on political parties to focus on fielding credible candidates rather than relying on party structures alone to win elections.
The former aspirant warned that voting without critical assessment would deepen the sufferings Nigerians have endured in the past, and urged citizens to approach 2027 with seriousness and reflection rather than celebration. “Voting blindly will cost us more than we’ve suffered in the past,” Amb. Anjorin cautioned. “This is a time of reflection, not for jamboree. It is a time where deep thinkers think and the foolish lavish in their assumptions.” He described the coming election as a defining moment for Nigeria’s democracy, where voters must interrogate the antecedents, policies, and capacity of candidates before making decisions.
Amb. Anjorin said the electorate must move beyond rallies, music, and money politics to ask tough questions about education, health, jobs, and security. He emphasized that leadership is not a popularity contest but a responsibility that determines the future of communities. According to him, Kwara youths in particular must lead the conversation by demanding issue-based campaigns and rejecting candidates who cannot defend their plans in public. He noted that political awareness is rising across wards and LGAs, and that voters are now more interested in what a candidate has done and what they plan to do, rather than what party they belong to.
Amb. Anjorin urged civil society groups, the media, and youth organizations to intensify voter education ahead of 2027 to ensure that citizens make informed choices that will benefit their wards, federal constituencies, and senatorial districts.
Amb. Anjorin also addressed the growing wave of defections and realignments within political circles, saying it is a direct consequence of party failures, particularly among what he described as “Otoge Progressives.” He said many loyal party members felt abandoned after the 2019 political movement in Kwara, which was driven by the desire for change and good governance. “Party has failed many, especially the Otoge Progressives,” he said. “That is what prompted some of them to defect or align with other parties to deliver.”
The grassroots politician explained that for many, the decision to move was not about personal gain but about finding a platform that can truly serve the people. He stressed that political affiliation should be tied to community development and service delivery, not just winning elections. Amb. Anjorin, however, maintained that despite the frustrations, democracy requires patience, participation, and strategic alignment.
He called on politicians to respect the intelligence of the voters and to stop taking their support for granted. Looking ahead to 2027, he urged Nigerians to embrace the new reality of personality-based voting and to hold all elected officials accountable, regardless of party. “If we get this right in 2027, we will reset politics in this country,” he concluded. “But if we go back to old habits, we will continue to pay the price.”
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