A member of the House of Representatives, Abdulmumin Jibrin, has expressed strong confidence that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will secure a second term in the 2027 general elections.
Jibrin, who represents the Bebeji/Kiru Federal Constituency of Kano State under the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), made the remarks on Wednesday while addressing journalists. Despite belonging to an opposition party, the lawmaker emphasized his unwavering support for Tinubu, describing their personal relationship as “a great one.”
According to him, “There are no two ways about it. I am a Tinubu person. I like Tinubu, and Tinubu likes me, irrespective of party affiliation.” He insisted that nothing currently stands in the way of the president’s re-election.
The federal lawmaker, a long-time ally of Tinubu, dismissed ongoing claims that the president lacks grassroots support in northern Nigeria. He cautioned that such assumptions were politically misleading and could pose a dangerous miscalculation for Tinubu’s opponents.
“Tinubu is not an orphan in the North. He has people in the region. Maybe they’re not talking as much as they should, but he has people,” Jibrin stressed. “So, as much as you have people who want him out, you also have people who want him in. It would be a dangerous calculation for somebody to think Tinubu has no support in the northern part of the country.”
He further argued that although opposition against the president exists, Tinubu continues to enjoy broad-based support across northern states. Jibrin predicted that as the 2027 elections draw closer, more voices of endorsement would come to light.
Addressing claims of political marginalization, the lawmaker refuted suggestions that the North has been disadvantaged in Nigeria’s power-sharing arrangements. He contended that the region has historically held political power for longer periods than the South.
Jibrin urged northern politicians and interest groups to face political realities and avoid undermining their own representatives, cautioning that such behavior would only weaken their bargaining strength in national politics.
As the country gradually heads toward another electoral cycle, Jibrin’s comments highlight the early political maneuverings shaping the 2027 contest and underscore the ongoing debate over President Tinubu’s prospects for re-election.
Report By: Enarewa Charity | Edited By: Chris Odjomah |