Niger Governor Bago Targets 2 Million Votes for Tinubu

On October 27, Niger State Governor Alhaji Mohammed Bago announced the state's commitment to delivering two million votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. This declaration was made during the inauguration of a 525-member campaign council aimed at mobilizing voters from grassroots to state levels.

Bago stated that if each council member brings their votes, it could exceed one million, but the target is set at over two million. He urged for constructive media coverage to avoid political tension and highlighted the government's achievements in infrastructure and security.

The North Central Presidential Campaign office in Minna is set to be commissioned next week, with potential attendance from high-ranking officials including the President and Vice President. Minister of Information Alhaji Mohammed Idris praised the council's leadership and emphasized the need for party unity.

Director-General Alhaji Ahmed Musa Ibeto accepted the role, promising strategic coordination and grassroots engagement.