|
Listen to article
|
National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Ajibola Bashiru, has reaffirmed northern support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election, regardless of rumours of a gang-up.
Bashiru disclosed this on Monday while speaking at a media roundtable organised by the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Zone B, in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Bashiru refuted talk of a northern conspiracy against Tinubu’s 2027 bid, calling it “a lie from the pit of hell”.
He said the president is being warmly received in northern cities like Katsina, Kaduna, Kano, and Gombe.
“It’s a lie from the pit of hell to claim the North is ganging up against Tinubu. I say this from a position of knowledge.
“I am not a flimsy person. I guide myself by Amilcar Cabral’s words: ‘Tell no lies, claim no easy victories’,” Bashiru added.
The APC scribe insisted that northern support for Tinubu is unwavering, with visible street celebrations in many states including Kano, Katsina, and Gombe.
According to Bashiru, Dauda Kahutu Rarara’s song ‘Omo Ologo’ for Tinubu has become an anthem in many northern communities.
The APC National Secretary also rubbished the newly formed opposition coalition party, describing it as a mushroom party and contraption filled with self-serving individuals lacking political relevance.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared his firm resolve to resist any form of election rigging ahead of the 2027 general elections, vowing to champion a new era of credible leadership under the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Atiku made the declaration on Saturday via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, following a meeting with a delegation of Gombe State stakeholders led by former Minister and Senator, Idris Abdullahi.
The former presidential candidate expressed deep concern over the persistent hardship faced by Nigerians, blaming it on years of bad governance and systemic corruption.
“Enough is enough,” Atiku said. “Nigerians cannot continue to suffer in the midst of abundant resources. The time has come to stand against the stealing of elections and reject the cycle of poor leadership.”
The Eastern Updates
