Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the North West Zone on Saturday endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in 2027.
The decision was taken a meeting which held at the Musa Yar’adua Hall, Murtala Square, Kaduna.
The meeting had attendance Abdullahi Ganduje, National Chairman of the party, Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna state, Nasir Idris of Kebbi and Umar Namadi of Jigawa, Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker House of Representatives, Jibrin Barau, Deputy Senate President as well as all ministers from the zone.
Others include state chairmen of the party in the zone, federal legislators, as well as, heads of federal agencies, and other political appointees among others.
The foundation for Tinubu’s endorsement was laid by Barau, when he said “Aso Rock? – And gathering responded by saying, “No vacancy.”
“So it is clear in 2027, we are going to have a landslide victory, inshallah.
“Let us continue on the way we are going. Let us continue to cooperate with one another, work with the President, work with everybody, cooperate amongst ourselves so that we have the desired victory”, Barau said.
He noted that the defection of opposition political party chieftains to the APC was as a result of Tinubu’s efforts in addressing the challenges bedeviling the country.
Barau said the president inherited a lot of challenges, bedeviling the country, but has
come up with programmes and policies to tackle them. “
“Mr President is working hard, day in and day out, to surmount this country’s insecurity problem, particularly in the North West.
“It is a work in progress. It is easy to have problems, but it’s not easy to solve the problems…” Barau said.
Also speaking, Ganduje emphasised that President Tinubu is committed to the development of the North West, the entire northern region and Nigeria at as a whole.
He said Tinubu has demonstrated to the development of the north through several intervention projects ranging from infrastructure, agriculture and social development across the Northern region.
“We have started seeing the light at the end of the tunnel”, Ganduje said, declaring that
“There is no vacancy in Aso Rock Villa come 2027.”
Earlier, while moving the motion for the endorsement of the President, the Speaker of the House of Representatives said the defection of stalwarts of opposition to the APC was an indication of the growing confidence of Nigerians on the party and President Tinubu.
“To enhance our election efforts, it is crucial to strengthen grassroots mobilization at the local level.
“Furthermore, as we look to the future, we must continue to integrate and involve more young people and women in the party, as they comprise a significant portion of the population. Their involvement is crucial for achieving future political success.
“At the National Assembly, we are committed to championing legislation aligned with the Renewed Hope Agenda, advancing bills on infrastructure financing and development, security reforms, and incentives for the digital economy.
“With the 2027 general election approaching, we must intensify grassroots mobilisation, consolidate our legislative gains, and engage new constituencies, especially youth and women, through empowerment programmes,” he said.
Before the meeting came to a close, Governor Sani invited Abbas and Barau to move a motion for the vote of confidence and endorsement of the President.
It was seconded by Governor Idris, followed by voice vote affirming the endorsement.
A communique read by Governor Sani at the end of the after the meeting, reaffirmed pledged “full support for President Tinubu’s vision to deliver prosperity, equity, and lasting change for all Nigerians.”
The communique reads: “We thank and commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his purposeful leadership, bold reforms, and unwavering commitment to Nigeria’s progress, especially in the North West zone.
“Under President Tinubu, security in the North West has significantly improved, enabling farmers to return to their fields and communities to regain peace and stability.
“Our zone enjoys unprecedented federal representation with 12 ministers, key national assembly positions, and top security appointments – a clear sign of inclusiveness and recognition.”
The stakeholders noted that “major infrastructure projects are being completed or are underway across the North West, marking a new era of development in our region…”
