2027: Dogara breaks silence on Tinubu’s running mate speculation

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has reacted to speculations linking him to a possible vice-presidential slot alongside President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election.

Dogara said leadership and nation-building have never depended on perfect individuals, noting that throughout history, societies were built and sustained by ordinary people with flaws.

Dogara made the remarks on Sunday while speaking on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television, when asked about the possibility of accepting the position of Tinubu’s running mate.

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The former Speaker acknowledged that despite his years of political experience, he does not consider himself perfect, stressing that all his achievements are by the grace of God.

According to him, his tenure as Speaker of the House of Representatives—where he once ranked as the fourth-highest public officer in the country—exposed him to critical aspects of governance and leadership.

Dogara explained that occupying such a high office gave him access to knowledge, responsibilities, and experiences that many people may never encounter.

“Well, honestly speaking, I don’t know why I’m being asked these questions,” he said. “But let me say this: I don’t think I’m ever prepared for anything. What I know is that everything I am is by the grace of God.

“I see myself as totally unprepared, though I have a rich pedigree. I have served as Speaker of the House of Representatives, having been number four in this country of about 200 million people. There are certain things I know that a lot of people don’t know.

“I can assure you of that, but all I know is that I’m not perfect.”

Dogara’s comments come amid growing political speculations and alignments ahead of the 2027 general elections.