A member of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Ilyasu Musa Kwankwaso, has referred to as on northern politicians to help President Bola Tinubu’s bid for reelection within the 2027 presidential election, arguing that it might arrange a path for energy to return to the North by 2031.
Talking in Kano on Sunday, Kwankwaso highlighted the necessity for northern unity in attaining this purpose.
“We within the North should workforce up to make sure that Tinubu and Shettima are reelected within the 2027 normal election,” Kwankwaso said, urging northerners to stay steadfast regardless of opposition to the president. “Supporting President Tinubu within the 2027 presidential election will assist safe our path to energy in 2031,” he added.
Kwankwaso additionally warned towards listening to northern politicians who advocate for an alternate candidate from the South, saying this might delay the North’s likelihood on the presidency.
“If one other candidate wins in 2027, the North should wait one other eight years for energy to return to our area,” he remarked.
Addressing arguments round safety issues affecting President Tinubu’s reelection, Kwankwaso defended the administration’s actions, noting progress made in addressing armed banditry within the North.
“These opposing on the idea of safety issues are being unfair. President Tinubu has taken steps to deal with this difficulty,” he asserted.
He additionally rejected recommendations to pair former Kano State governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso with a southern presidential candidate, stating that this is able to not profit the North.
Kwankwaso acknowledged Protection Minister Bello Matawalle’s efforts in addressing insecurity within the North, significantly within the Northwest.
“The perfect help we, individuals from the North, may give to President Tinubu is to rally round him, specializing in peace within the nation,” he concluded.
