The Convener of Arewa Think Tank Muhammad Alhaji Yakubu has declared that the North has spoken through the massive turnout of supporters at the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign flag-off in Kaduna describing the gathering as a strong political statement in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.
Yakubu in a statement issued on Sunday commended the people of Northern Nigeria the region’s governors and key APC stakeholders for their contributions to the successful hosting of the rally particularly praising the Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Abdulaziz Yari and Kaduna State Governor Senator Uba Sani for their leadership and organisational efforts.
He said the impressive turnout and expressions of support at the gathering demonstrated the enthusiasm and determination of Tinubu’s supporters across Northern Nigeria to work towards his re-election in the 2027 general election.
‘The successful gathering in Kaduna sends a strong political message about the enthusiasm and commitment of supporters of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu across Northern Nigeria. The voices expressed at the event reflect a determination among these supporters to stand with President Tinubu and advocate for his re-election in 2027’ Yakubu said.
The Arewa Think Tank Convener described the rally as a significant political engagement that underscored the importance of unity grassroots mobilisation and active participation in Nigeria’s democratic process stressing that the North remained a critical stakeholder in the country’s political development.
Yakubu particularly commended Governor Uba Sani and the people of Kaduna State for successfully hosting the presidential campaign flag-off noting that their hospitality coordination and organisational efforts contributed significantly to the gathering’s success.
‘I particularly commend Governor Uba Sani and the government and people of Kaduna State for their hospitality organisational efforts and commitment to ensuring the successful hosting of the event’ he stated.
He also applauded the Northern governors political leaders youth groups women’s organisations and grassroots mobilisers who participated in the rally saying their collective involvement demonstrated the importance of collaboration among political stakeholders and citizens in strengthening democratic participation.
The Convener also praised the Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Abdulaziz Yari for his leadership and coordination and acknowledged the contributions of the campaign team and other stakeholders whose efforts ensured the successful conduct of the political gathering.
Yakubu urged political leaders and supporters to sustain the spirit of cooperation shown at the rally stressing that peaceful participation constructive engagement and mutual understanding remained essential to Nigeria’s democratic development and national stability.
‘The North remains an important stakeholder in Nigeria’s political and democratic development’ he said emphasising the need for sustained cooperation among political leaders community stakeholders and citizens as the country prepares for the 2027 general election.
He maintained that the Kaduna gathering should strengthen relationships among political stakeholders promote national unity and encourage issue-based discussions that address Nigerians’ welfare and aspirations beyond electioneering.
‘National development requires continuous dialogue and collaboration among all sections of the country’ Yakubu said adding that political participation must be accompanied by a genuine commitment to peace stability democratic values and the collective aspirations of Nigerians.
The Arewa Think Tank Convener congratulated the government and people of Kaduna State the Northern governors the APC campaign leadership and all participants who contributed to the rally’s success urging them to sustain the momentum of peaceful political engagement ahead of the 2027 polls.
‘On behalf of Arewa Think Tank I express our sincere appreciation to everyone who contributed to the success of this gathering. We encourage continued peaceful engagement and constructive participation in the democratic process as Nigeria looks towards 2027’ Yakubu said reiterating that unity dialogue and cooperation remained indispensable to strengthening Nigeria’s democratic institutions and promoting national progress.