A Forecast Is Not a Verdict: Why The Economist Misreads 2027 By Kola Alapinni

Premium Times Nigeria | 11-10-2026 08:32pm |

Kola Alapinni critiques The Economist's article titled 'Nigerians Dislike Their President, But May Re-elect Him Anyway'. The critique argues that the publication's forecast for the 2027 election is narrow and treats public dislike as electorally irrelevant. It questions the factors of incumbency, opposition splits, and a Muslim-Muslim ticket.

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