Jack Okude writes that the Tinubu administration has done exceedingly well for the North
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, recently made a statement that was profound in all contexts. Matawalle, an unflinching supporter of President Bola Tinubu said any political pitch to the effect that the north will not vote for Tinubu is both untrue and defective. Such, he says, only dwells in the imagination of opposition politicians and their recruits. To him, the north is for Tinubu and Tinubu is for the north.
Matawalle, a former governor of Zamfara State, was unequivocal when he said that Tinubu will sweep northern votes in the 2027 election. He believes that unlike in 2023 when the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential candidate shared votes with the PDP and Labour Party in a few states in the north, the 2027 election will see Tinubu exceeding his 2023 performance across the north by very wide margin.
This sentiment has been echoed by different politicians and groups not least is the Northern Elders Progressive Movement (NEPM) which commended President Tinubu for his efforts in tackling insecurity, developing infrastructure, and fostering political cohesion in the country.
