Senate President Godswill Akpabio has linked the Flamingos’ World Cup triumph to President Bola Tinubu’s chances in the 2027 general elections.
Akpabio declared that the victory of Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team was a positive sign for Tinubu’s re-election bid.
He also urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to prioritise the players’ welfare and organise regular competitions to develop their talents.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has made a bold prediction about President Bola Tinubu’s chances in the 2027 general elections following the impressive World Cup victory of Nigeria’s U-17 women’s football team, the Flamingos.
Akpabio described the team’s achievement as a sign of hope for the country, suggesting that their success could translate into another electoral victory for the ruling administration.
Akpabio links Flamingos’ victory to Tinubu’s re-election
Speaking while congratulating the young footballers on their achievement, the Senate President said the timing of their victory was significant, especially with the 2027 general elections approaching.
According to him, the team’s success could be an encouraging sign for Tinubu and his administration ahead of the next presidential election
He also suggested that the President receiving the trophy from the players was symbolic of another victory awaiting him at the polls.
Akpabio said:
“The timing of this victory coincides with the upcoming elections. The fact that you have won means that we have won the next election. For the President to receive this trophy from you means that he will receive the next election next year.”
His comments linked a sporting achievement to the country’s political future, drawing attention to the approaching 2027 elections.
What Akpabio told NFF about the Flamingos
Beyond the political message, Akpabio urged the Nigeria Football Federation and other sports stakeholders to learn frm the team’s achievement.
He called on the federation to keep the players together, improve their welfare and organise regular competitions to help them develop their football skills.
The Senate President also expressed hope that the young players would eventually graduate into the senior women’s national team, the Super Falcons, and compete at the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Emphasising the importance of developing the team, he said:
“Things are changing. NFF and NSC must learn from what the girls team has done.”
He further stressed that proper welfare arrangements and regular competitions were necessary to maintain the players’ progress.
Akpabio assures players of continued support
Akpabio described the Flamingos’ achievement as the beginning of greater opportunities for the young footballers.
He assured them that the country should remain committed to supporting their development and creating opportunities for them to reach higher levels in international football.
Meanwhile, Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, has attracted attention after giving money to a female passenger during a visit to Kebbi State.
The woman reportedly received the cash after expressing support for her father’s re-election bid in 2027.
The video has sparked criticism on social media, with some Nigerians describing the gesture as vote-buying and demanding his arrest.
Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, has stirred reactions online after a video showed him giving cash to a female passenger in Kebbi State. The incident happened during a youth mobilisation visit, with the woman reportedly receiving the money after declaring support for the president ahead of the 2027 elections.
The development has divided Nigerians, as some criticised the gesture and questioned whether it amounted to vote-buying, while others viewed it as part of grassroots political engagement.
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