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…insist power must remain in the South till 2031

…Nigeria’s economy has improved under Tinubu, says Afenifere

Northern leaders under the Arewa Think Tank have formally declared their support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election, pledging that the North will stand firmly behind his administration and re-election bid.

The leaders, under the influential northern socio-political group, said their decision was informed by President Tinubu’s ongoing efforts to promote national unity, economic recovery, and security reforms, noting that his policies have begun yielding positive results across the country.

The group made the pledge on Monday during a courtesy visit to the leadership of Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, at the Akure residence of its National Leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, in Ondo State.

The delegation to Akure, led by Muhammad Alhaji Yakubu, Muhammad Ibrahim, Ahmed Tijani Hamisu, Wasila Abdul Hamid, and Adamu Sani, emphasized the unity of the country and the need for President Tinubu to complete the eight-year tenure for the South.

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Speaking during the visit, Convener of the Arewa Think Tank, Muhammad Alhaji Yakubu, said it was important for the northern group to renew its relationship with the South-West in support of Tinubu’s re-election.

Yakubu, who represented former Kaduna State Governor Mukhtar Ramalan Yero, a leader of the group, lauded what he described as the “impressive scorecard” of President Tinubu since assuming office, stressing that the administration has made Nigerians proud after over two years in office.

“We are here today to renew our relationship with the South-West and reassure the region that the North will stand by President Ahmed Bola Tinubu.

We want to thank you, sir, for the South-West’s role in giving us a Nigerian President who has a vision, a mission, and who has performed well in the last two years.

“We are also here to present to you the impressive mid-term scorecard of President Bola Tinubu. We are confident and hopeful that he will take Nigeria to the Promised Land. We have seen, in the last two years, what inter-regional collaboration and support can do to move this country forward,” Yakubu said.

He added that the Arewa Think Tank remains fully committed to Tinubu’s re-election bid and would not back down in ensuring his victory in 2027 to sustain the Renewed Hope Agenda of the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration.

“We are already committed to Tinubu. We don’t double-talk; we don’t play double games. When our governors, around 2022-2023, decided that power should go to the South-West, they were consistent and direct -they chose Tinubu.

And we are going to continue on that path until, by God’s grace, 2031,” he declared.

While calling for unity as the next election year approaches, Yakubu reiterated that power should remain in the South in the spirit of fairness and equity.

“Even if a northerner is showing interest, I have already said we are committed. For the unity of this country, power must stay in the South until 2031. The North has had it for eight years; it is only fair that it remains in the South.

“That is the gentleman’s agreement-we are not hypocrites, we don’t double-talk, and we stand by our word,” he added.

Yakubu also described Pa Fasoranti as an “unbiased nationalist” who has always stood above ethnic and religious divisions, noting that the elder statesman deserves appreciation for his leadership and mentorship.

“We should appreciate him. People like Pa Fasoranti are living encyclopedias of Nigerian history and national commitment. That’s why we are here -to honour and thank him,” he stated.

Responding on behalf of Afenifere leaders, the Chairman of its National Executive Committee and Olu of Ilu Abo, Oba Olu Falae, said both the South-West and the North had been working together for the peace, progress, and development of the nation.

Oba Falae commended the northern group for their support and noted that the country’s economy has improved under President Tinubu’s administration, with Nigerians now beginning to experience the positive impact of his policies.

“We thank God now that we have a civilian president who has demonstrated, first, his understanding of the problems of Nigeria and the courage to deal with those problems.

“We all knew that the fuel subsidy was benefiting a gang of people who became billionaires at our expense. But Tinubu had the courage to remove it,” he said.

“Secondly, as an economist and a banker, I was horrified that Nigeria had about six different exchange rates. But we thank God things are getting better now. I want to thank you for your initiative to come and see our papa (Fasoranti) and to continue the old dialogue and relationship that we had.”

In a communiqué issued after the visit by the National Organizing Secretary, Otunba Kole Omololu, Afenifere reaffirmed its commitment to national unity and urged Nigerians to support President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

Omololu said the Yoruba socio-political organization commended the Arewa leadership for their steadfast commitment to fostering genuine partnership grounded in truth, fairness, and inclusivity.

He added that the renewed collaboration builds upon the historic unity of Nigeria’s founding fathers in pursuit of a just and prosperous federation.

Both parties, he said, resolved to establish a joint framework to advance meaningful discussions on constitutional reform, national security, and economic cooperation.