2027: Northern Leaders Meet Afenifere Over Tinubu’s Re-Election
- Northern leaders under the aegis of the Arewa Think Tank have backed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027
- The northern leaders visited the Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, to declare their support for Tinubu and the southwest till 20231
- The Arewa group visited Afenifere leaders at the residence of its National Leader, Reuben Fasoranti, in Akure, Ondo State
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Akure, Ondo state - Northern leaders under the aegis of the Arewa Think Tank visited the leadership of the Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, to declare their support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.
The northern leaders said they were impressed with Tinubu’s midterm scorecard, hence the move to support him to run for a second term.
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The Arewa Think Tank visited Afenifere leaders at the residence of its National Leader, Reuben Fasoranti, in Akure, the Ondo State capital.
The Convener of the group, Muhammad Yakubu, said former Governor of Kaduna State, Muktair Yero, is the chairman of the Think Tank group, which comprises professionals from the 19 states of the North.
Yakubu said the North would stand with Tinubu and the South-West region until 2031.
The Arewa Think Tank reassured the South-West of support and co-operation of Northern Nigeria beyond 2027.
Yakubu said the visit became imperative to present the “impressive” midterm scorecard, stating that Tinubu has done well in the last two years.
“So, we are here today to renew our relationship with the South-West and to reassure that the North will stand by President Ahmed Bola Tinubu. And we want to also thank you, sir, for the South-West to have given us a Nigerian President who has a vision, a mission, and has done well in the last two years.”
2027 elections: 6 Reasons Why Tinubu will be re-elected
Recall that lawyer Deji Adeyanju predicted President Tinubu would win re-election in 2027, citing six major political advantages.
He pointed to governors’ defections, weak opposition, Atiku and Obi’s desperation, zoning, and northern politicians’ 2031 ambitions as key factors.
Adeyanju insisted Tinubu’s popularity, not rigging or vote buying, will secure his return, saying “the political map speaks for itself".
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“Why North should support Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid”
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that the chief of staff to the president, Femi Gbajabiamila, made a major move to gather support for President Tinubu's re-election bid.
Femi Gbajabiamila met with political leaders in northern Nigeria, particularly ex-legislators, and explained why Tinubu should be voted into power for a second term in office.
Legit.ng reported that Gbajabiamila made this move after Reno Omokri urged northern elites to support Tinubu's second-term agenda and issued a warning.
Source: Legit.ng
