The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Muttaqha Rabe Darma, has stated that Katsina State voters are committed to supporting President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. He made this statement during the inauguration of the Arewa for Asiwaju Group, known as A4A, in Katsina. The group aims to mobilize support for Tinubu's administration and communicate its achievements to people across Northern Nigeria.
According to Darma, the A4A group was established to coordinate and document the Federal Government's projects and interventions across Northern Nigeria. The group comprises prominent Nigerians, including the National Security Adviser, former governors, ministers, and former government officials. Its primary purpose is to inform the people of Northern Nigeria about the achievements of the Tinubu administration.
Darma explained that the Office for the Coordination of Northern Projects, a government office, has the task of putting together the projects and interventions implemented by the government in Northern Nigeria. The A4A group will take its activities to different parts of the region to explain the achievements of the Tinubu administration. The group's activities will be coordinated by a state coordination committee, comprising selected personalities from Katsina State.
The inauguration of the Katsina State coordination committee of A4A was attended by various stakeholders. Darma stressed that the primary purpose of the Katsina meeting was to formally inaugurate the state coordination committee. He emphasized that members of the group remain committed to supporting Tinubu, adding that their votes for him in 2027 are non-negotiable.
The A4A group has the responsibility of coordinating and documenting the Federal Government's projects and interventions across Northern Nigeria. This initiative aims to promote transparency and accountability in the implementation of government projects. By mobilizing support for Tinubu's administration, the group seeks to ensure that the people of Northern Nigeria are informed about the government's achievements.
Darma's statement has significant implications for the 2027 elections in Katsina State. The minister's assertion that the state's voters will support Tinubu in the elections suggests a strong show of support for the president. The A4A group's activities will likely play a crucial role in mobilizing voters and promoting the achievements of the Tinubu administration.
The development has sparked reactions from various stakeholders in the region. While some have welcomed the initiative, others have expressed concerns about the potential for bias in the group's activities. Nevertheless, the A4A group's efforts to promote transparency and accountability in government projects are expected to have a positive impact on the region.
Key points
- Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Muttaqha Rabe Darma, says Katsina State voters will support President Bola Tinubu in 2027.
- The Arewa for Asiwaju Group, known as A4A, aims to mobilize support for Tinubu's administration and communicate its achievements to people across Northern Nigeria.
- The group's activities will be coordinated by a state coordination committee, comprising selected personalities from Katsina State.