Mukhtar Shagari Advocates Northern Support for Tinubu

Mukhtar Shagari, the former Deputy Governor of Sokoto State and a former Minister of Water Resources, has called on northerners to vote for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election. He highlighted infrastructure development and ongoing government reforms as key reasons for supporting Tinubu's re-election bid.

Shagari made this statement during a congratulatory message to Tinubu and the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) following the successful flag-off of the presidential campaign in Kaduna State. He noted the significant turnout of party leaders and stakeholders at the event, which he described as a demonstration of the APC’s organizational strength.

Shagari commended the commissioning of the Kaduna-Abuja dual carriageway, emphasizing its role in improving transportation and facilitating commerce. He urged the Federal Government to continue its infrastructure development while prioritizing security and economic stability, asserting that Tinubu's second term would allow for the consolidation of ongoing projects and further development.