Kaduna Rally Shows Strong Support for Tinubu's Leadership

On October 24, a rally in Kaduna, the North's political capital, showcased overwhelming support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, countering narratives that the North has distanced itself from him. The Kaduna Township Stadium was filled beyond capacity, with attendees from various ethnic backgrounds, including Hausa, Fulfulde, Tiv, Idoma, Gbagyi, Yoruba, Nupe, Kanuri, and English.

Prominent figures, including APC governors from the North and their southern counterparts, former governors, legislators, and community leaders, gathered to express their allegiance. The event highlighted Tinubu's long-standing political connections with the North, tracing back to his early political choices in the 1990s.

His alliances with Northern leaders have been pivotal throughout his career, including support for MKO Abiola and various political figures like Atiku Abubakar and Aminu Tambuwal. The rally was characterized as an organic and emotional display of loyalty, reinforcing Tinubu's historical ties to Northern politics.