North‑West rallying behind Tinubu for 2027 election, APC chieftain says
Dr Musa Kwankwaso, a member of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, declared at a Kaduna rally that the North‑West has chosen President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 polls, citing support for national unity and equitable development.
By LAS News Desk · Published 24 Oct 2026, 12:15 WAT
North‑West rallies behind Tinubu
On Saturday, a large crowd gathered in Kaduna for the formal flag‑off of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign. Dr Musa Illiyasu Kwankwaso, a member of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, addressed journalists at the VIP Pavilion and announced that the North‑West has chosen President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the 2027 general election. He said the turnout demonstrated clear support for Tinubu ahead of the polls.
Kwankwaso described the event as more than a mobilisation exercise; he said it was an opportunity for the North to show its commitment to national unity and continued development under Tinubu’s leadership. He added that the president’s return would help strengthen equitable development and ensure a fair distribution of resources among Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.
Background
The Kaduna rally marked the official launch of the APC’s presidential campaign for the 2027 election. Kwankwaso, who has served on the party’s Presidential Campaign Council, used the occasion to dispel doubts about the North‑West’s position in the upcoming contest. He emphasised that the region’s choice of Tinubu reflects a desire for a better Nigeria and national cohesion.
During his remarks, Kwankwaso dismissed claims that northern support for Tinubu was driven by political expediency. He asserted that the North‑West would honour its commitment to the president and deliver him to Aso Rock in 2027.
Why it matters
The North‑West is a significant voting bloc in Nigeria, and its endorsement of Tinubu could influence the outcome of the 2027 presidential election. Kwankwaso’s statement signals a unified stance from the region, potentially encouraging other geopolitical zones to consider Tinubu’s platform of fair and equitable resource distribution.
The rally’s large turnout also highlights the level of political engagement in the North‑West. By framing the support as a message of national unity, Kwankwaso aimed to position Tinubu’s campaign as a vehicle for collective progress rather than narrow political interests.
What happens next
The sources do not specify any further actions or dates beyond the rally’s announcement. The APC campaign will continue to mobilise supporters across Nigeria in the lead‑up to the 2027 election.
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