Muktar Shagari, a former Deputy Governor of Sokoto State, has disputed claims that Northerners will not back President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election.
According to reports, while answering questions on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Friday, Shagari stated that the North will provide Tinubu with all of the support he needs to win the 2027 election.
According to him, Tinubu has been able to carry out his campaign pledges and plans for Nigerians, and he believes the President deserves a second term.
Shagari maintained that Tinubu is functioning admirably, particularly in security, and that Northerners have nothing against him.
He stated, “We in the APC have complete trust in President Bola Tinubu’s abilities to lead this country efficiently. When he took control, many individuals expressed concern about the country’s economy and the need for dramatic measures. The President is doing everything he can to improve this country, and the results show that it is progressively moving forward, and I believe we will get there.
“So, in order for President Tinubu to implement the programs he promised Nigerians, he needs a second term, and we in the APC believe in him and believe that he has the ability and capacity to do so.
“What we can do is provide him with moral and political support while ensuring that no one distracts him by contesting against him.” So what the party accomplished at the North-West and national levels yesterday is totally correct and constitutional, and we will provide him with all of the support he requires to win this election.
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“And I’d want to point out that some people say, “Oh no, Nigerians, northerners, and so on will not vote for him.” In the north, we have nothing against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He’s doing exceptionally well in the field of security. I can see security is becoming better. And he’s doing so many things. So, as far as I’m concerned, and as far as the entire APC is concerned, we will support Tinubu, and I am convinced that he will win the election in 2027.
