Tinubu Faces Crowd Discontent at APC Campaign Launch

During the flag-off of his 2027 presidential campaign in Kaduna, Bola Ahmed Tinubu encountered a hostile reception from the crowd, who responded with "Ba ma yi," indicating a lack of support. This occurred when he shouted "Nigeria" and asked for a response from "Kaduna." The crowd's discontent was attributed to concerns over insecurity and harsh economic policies.

In his speech, Tinubu acknowledged the hunger in the country but attributed it to the opposition, pledging to resolve these issues if re-elected. The event was also marked by the presentation of the APC party flag to seven governors from the North West geopolitical zone, all of whom are seeking re-election.

These governors include Umar Namadi of Jigawa, Uba Sani of Kaduna, Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano, Dikko Radda of Katsina, Nasiru Idris of Kebbi, Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto, and Dauda Lawal of Zamfara. The flag-off was attended by various political figures, including the APC National Chairman, Femi Gbajabiamila, and several National Assembly members.