Jibrin Barau, the Deputy President of the Senate, has said prevailing political permutations in the country favour President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in the January 16, 2027 presidential election.
Barau expressed confidence that Tinubu would secure a second term, attributing his optimism to assessments by political analysts and the current political situation in the country.
He spoke during the inauguration of campaign committees for Dawakin Tofa, Tofa and Rimin Gado Local Government Areas of Kano State, where he charged members of the All Progressives Congress to mobilise support for the party’s candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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“Based on the assessments of political analysts and the current state of Nigerian politics, all indications suggest that, by Allah’s grace, Bola Ahmed Tinubu will win the presidential election,” he said.
The Deputy Senate President said the foundation laid by the President during his first term would produce the desired results in a second term.
He urged party members to sustain their mobilisation efforts, insisting that the APC must secure victory across all elective positions.
Barau also linked Kano’s growing political relevance to the decision of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to defect from the New Nigeria Peoples Party to the APC, describing the move as strategic.
According to him, the development has strengthened the state’s political alignment with the Federal Government and improved its prospects of attracting development opportunities.
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He argued that Kano, as one of the country’s largest states and second only to Lagos in terms of registered voters, deserved greater attention from the Federal Government.
Barau said the alignment of the governor, local government chairmen, councillors, state legislators and members of the National Assembly under the APC would strengthen the party’s electoral prospects and translate into development for the state.
He expressed appreciation to party leaders, elected representatives, local government chairmen and other stakeholders for their support, saying the unity within the party would be sustained.
The Deputy Senate President said the campaign committees were constituted to accommodate party leaders, members of executive committees, former and serving lawmakers, councillors, local government chairmen, new members and respected elders.
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He charged the committee members to take their responsibilities seriously and ensure effective grassroots mobilisation.
“What is required of you is to play your part actively in securing victory. Mobilise, campaign and ensure that all APC candidates emerge victoriously from top to bottom. May Allah grant us success and enable us to achieve our goals,” he said.
He added that the forthcoming elections would usher in another phase of political and developmental activities, with elected representatives expected to contribute to the development of their constituencies.
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