Nigeria: Tinubu Can Win Votes Without Visiting All 36 States - Segalink

What the report says

Human rights activist and political commentator Segun Awosanya, known as Segalink, said President Bola Tinubu does not need to personally tour all 36 Nigerian states to build support ahead of the 2027 presidential election. His comments, reported by Vanguard and republished by AllAfrica, came during an appearance on the outlet’s Politics Hub program, where he discussed campaign strategy and voter outreach.

Awosanya argued that a modern presidential campaign can rely on a mix of methods rather than only in-person rallies. He pointed to televised messages, digital communication, and work carried out through a campaign council as ways for a candidate to reach voters across the country. In his view, there is no fixed rule requiring a presidential aspirant to physically visit every state before an election.

He said the key measure should be whether the candidate can communicate policy, connect with voters, and win support in strategically important states. Awosanya also suggested that campaign responsibilities can be shared, with local mobilization handled by supporters and campaign teams while the candidate uses broader media channels to speak directly to Nigerians. The remarks reflect a wider debate about how political campaigns are conducted in an era when digital outreach can supplement traditional grassroots travel.