Akume Urges Northern Unity for Tinubu's 2027 Bid

Senator George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, called on Northerners to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. Speaking to Benue State indigenes in Kaduna, he warned that any Northerner pursuing the presidency in the upcoming election would act against the region's interests.

Akume insisted that the North should allow Tinubu to complete his political project before considering its own presidential ambitions in 2031. He emphasized the importance of unity among Northerners, urging them to avoid individual political ambitions that could divide the region.

Akume also warned against creating divisions along political, religious, or personal lines, stating that the North's strength lies in its ability to work together. He called for peaceful coexistence among Nigeria’s diverse ethnic and religious groups, highlighting that national development depends on unity.

The meeting was held ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign flag-off in Kaduna.