2027: No Better Candidate To Govern Nigeria Than Bola Tinubu – Ganduje

2027 - Ganduje Declares Bola Tinubu the Best Candidate to Govern Nigeria

In a bold political statement delivered in Abuja, Abdullahi Ganduje, the immediate past national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former governor of Kano State, asserted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains the most qualified candidate to lead Nigeria beyond 2027.

Ganduje dismissed speculation that northern Nigeria might oppose Tinubu’s re-election bid, describing such assumptions as a “big mistake.”

Speaking while receiving a delegation of youth leaders from the 19 northern states, Ganduje emphasized Tinubu’s unique political pedigree. He argued that Nigeria is fortunate to have a president whose entire life has been rooted in political struggle and democratic activism.

He recalled Tinubu’s sacrifices during Nigeria’s pro-democracy battles, including his time in exile, and insisted that no other candidate embodies the spirit of unity and resilience as much as Tinubu.

Ganduje highlighted Tinubu’s economic reforms, particularly the removal of fuel subsidy, as evidence of his courage and commitment to national interest. He noted that while previous administrations and rival candidates had promised to remove the subsidy, none had the political will to execute it.

According to Ganduje, Tinubu’s decision has already yielded benefits, with state governors across political divides receiving increased funds for development.

The former APC chairman also referenced a political understanding reached before Muhammadu Buhari’s presidency, which stipulated that power would return to the South after eight years. He argued that Tinubu, having served less than four years, deserves continuity to consolidate his reforms and policies.

Ganduje praised the northern youth leaders for their mobilization efforts and financial contributions toward Tinubu’s re-election campaign, describing their commitment as a powerful demonstration of loyalty and belief in Tinubu’s leadership.

On their part, the youth leaders, led by Murtala Gamji, pledged massive support for Tinubu’s second-term bid. They announced plans to mobilize youths across the northern states and raise funds to purchase his nomination form.

Gamji rejected claims that the North is opposed to Tinubu, stressing that no leader has supported northern interests as much as the current president.

The event concluded with the Northern Nigeria Youth Leaders Forum conferring on Ganduje the title of grand patron, symbolizing their recognition of his role in championing Tinubu’s political vision.

Ganduje’s declaration underscores the APC’s internal confidence in Tinubu’s candidacy and sets the tone for what promises to be a highly contested 2027 presidential election.