APC Chairman Yilwatda Calls for Northern Support for Tinubu

At the inauguration of the Arewa for Asiwaju (A4A) campaign secretariat in Abuja, APC Chairman Yilwatda called for Northern support for President Tinubu's re-election, emphasizing infrastructure projects, social investment programs, and inclusive leadership. He urged Northerners to back the Tinubu-Shettima ticket for a second term, reflecting the ruling party's efforts to garner support ahead of the 2027 general election.

Yilwatda highlighted various road projects, including the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano highway and the proposed extension towards Maiduguri, as well as the Trans-Saharan Super Highway, the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano gas pipeline, railway development, and irrigation initiatives. He also mentioned healthcare programs and plans to build 300 dams for irrigation.

Muhammad Badaru Abubakar, A4A Director-General, stated that the organization's endorsement was based on the government's performance, acknowledging ongoing security challenges but noting improvements in some areas. The event was attended by Vice President Shettima and other northern political leaders, underscoring the political significance of northern Nigeria in the upcoming election.