Katsina Clerics Endorse Bola Tinubu for 2027 Re-election

Islamic clerics in Katsina State have officially endorsed President Bola Tinubu for re-election in 2027, committing to mobilize support for his second-term bid across their communities. The endorsement was made by 1,121 clerics, including members of the Qadiriyya and Tijaniyya Sufi orders and the Izala movement, during a gathering on Sunday in Katsina with Kabiru Masari, the Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters.

Dr Aminu Usman, the convener and former head of the Katsina State Hisbah Board, stated that the clerics had deliberated before reaching a collective decision to support Tinubu. He urged the clerics to communicate their endorsement to their followers.

Professor Abdulaziz Mashi emphasized the importance of continuity in Tinubu's policies and programs, urging clerics to assess the administration's performance objectively. He acknowledged ongoing challenges while recognizing developments in education and infrastructure, including a proposed railway connection between Nigeria and Maradi in Niger Republic.