Bafarawa Conditions Support for Tinubu on Northern Security

Attahiru Bafarawa, the former Governor of Sokoto State, announced that he would support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections if Tinubu can effectively tackle the insecurity affecting the Northern region. In an interview with FRI, a Hausa online platform, Bafarawa expressed his desire for peace to return to Sokoto and surrounding areas, stating that he does not seek personal gain but rather a restoration of normal life.

He emphasized that campaign funds do not interest him; instead, he wants Tinubu to ensure that markets, schools, and farming activities can resume. Bafarawa asserted that with the resources and authority at his disposal, Tinubu could change the security situation within a short time frame.

He lamented the severe impact of insecurity on education and agriculture, noting that children are unable to attend school and villagers cannot farm. Bafarawa, who is not affiliated with the All Progressives Congress, mentioned that he has met Tinubu only once since 2023.

He also defended Abdulaziz Yari's appointment as Director-General of the Tinubu Presidential Campaign Council, stating that Yari's acceptance of the role was appropriate as a party member.