As Nigeria edges closer to the 2027 general elections, popular political analyst and social critic, Dr. Shehu Mahadi, has issued a chilling forecast of what lies ahead. In a viral social media post that has sparked intense conversations nationwide, Mahadi described the coming elections as “delicate, dicey, dark, dangerous, and chaotic,” warning Nigerians to brace for an unprecedented level of political desperation and manipulation.
According to Mahadi, the convergence of political gladiators with divergent ideologies but a shared hunger for power is already shaping the battlefield for 2027. He painted a bleak picture of recycled leadership figures, former rivals turned allies, and a rising tide of backroom deals and power struggles that could plunge Nigeria into deeper political darkness.
“When characters with different histories, similar records, unending appetite for power, dominance and fame seek to control the political space for the umpteenth time, one should expect a dangerous terrain,” he stated. “When sworn enemies unite only for the sake of seizing power in an already polarized nation, chaos is inevitable.”
Mahadi’s message, which reads more like a prophetic warning, criticized the repeated emergence of individuals who had failed Nigerians in the past but now rebrand themselves with fresh ambitions. He accused them of returning to the political arena not to serve, but to satisfy personal interests at the expense of the nation’s stability.
He also described the upcoming election season as delicate, citing the increasing recklessness and entitlement of certain power blocs. “When such characters deploy all means—fair or foul—including blackmail, treachery, arrests, intimidation, and even assassinations, we are already in a dicey situation,” Mahadi wrote.
Despite his grim forecast, Mahadi reminded Nigerians that ultimate authority lies with God. “The beauty of it all is that they are mere speculators in a terrain governed by God Almighty, who decides who gets what, when, and how, regardless of the chaos, desperation, and darkness.”
To emphasize the volatility of the coming election, Mahadi listed speculative political combinations across party lines that, according to him, have the devil “fully alert.” These included possible tickets such as Tinubu/Shettima, Obi/Tambuwal, Atiku/Amaechi, Wike/Kwankwaso, and even bizarre pairings like Tinubu/Kukah or Obi/El-Rufai, describing them as alliances that could shake Nigeria’s political foundation.
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He drew biblical parallels to caution those scheming for power at all costs. Referring to King Saul’s downfall due to jealousy, King Herod’s paranoia that led to bloodshed, and the Tower of Babel’s collapse due to human pride, Mahadi warned that those who place ambition above national interest risk divine judgment.
“Sponsored spoilers will emerge, bringing claims, counterclaims, thugs, court orders, distortions and chaos,” he warned. “Just look at the strange combinations already being floated and pray to be alive, armed with a valid voter’s card.”
With his fiery message now making waves across digital platforms, Mahadi’s warning has added a new layer of urgency to Nigeria’s pre-election discourse. As the nation braces for what may be one of the most contested elections in its history, his final call is loud and clear: “Get your voter’s card ready.”
