Governors Abba Yusuf of Kano State and Babagana Zulum of Borno State have launched a vigorous campaign to secure the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2026. On September 28, 2026, Governor Yusuf made a significant appeal to the Northern electorate, urging them to support President Tinubu's re-election bid to enable him to complete his two terms in office. Yusuf emphasized the importance of upholding the unwritten rotational agreement between the North and South.
Governor Yusuf's call for support comes on the heels of a donation of 50 branded saloon cars by Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, the Convener of PBAT Door-to-Door Movement and a Niger Delta leader. The governor expressed his gratitude to Tompolo for the donation, which is aimed at mobilizing support for Tinubu and other All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates. Yusuf reassured Tompolo that Kano State would vote massively for all APC candidates.
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State also kicked off a massive rally in Maiduguri, the state capital, to demonstrate support for President Tinubu and the APC. Zulum, who had just returned from a strategic trip to the United States and Canada, led party faithful and residents in showing their loyalty to the ruling party. The rally was a significant display of the state's solidarity with the APC.
During the rally, Governor Zulum highlighted the importance of continuity in governance, citing the significant security gains achieved in Borno State and the wider North-East region. He attributed the relative peace and stability in the region to the collaborative efforts of the state and the Federal Government. Zulum emphasized that support from the Federal Government had been instrumental in the state's recovery efforts.
Governor Zulum also pointed out that the state's progress would be sustained by returning the APC to power at both the state and federal levels. He argued that this was the only way to prevent a regression into the dark days of insecurity. Zulum stressed that the peace enjoyed in the state was a result of collective resilience and the federal government's support.
The governors' efforts to secure Tinubu's re-election are seen as crucial to the APC's chances of retaining power in 2026. Both Kano and Borno states are significant players in Nigerian politics, and their support could be decisive in determining the outcome of the election. The re-election bid of President Tinubu is expected to be a major contest in the forthcoming general elections.
The campaign efforts by Governors Yusuf and Zulum reflect the APC's strategy to mobilize support from key stakeholders and regions. The party is seeking to build on its achievements and consolidate its power in the country. The re-election of President Tinubu would enable him to complete his term and potentially implement more policies and programs.
Key points
- Governors Abba Yusuf and Babagana Zulum launch campaign for President Bola Tinubu's re-election in Kano and Borno states.
- The governors emphasize the importance of continuity in governance and the need to sustain security gains.
- The APC is seeking to mobilize support from key stakeholders and regions to retain power in 2026.
