A prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, George Agbakahi, has responded to former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido’s claim that northerners will not vote for President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Lamido, speaking at a PDP caucus meeting, said that “no right‑thinking northerner” would support Tinubu because of the APC‑led government’s alleged mismanagement of the economy.
Agbakahi, who serves as the media and publicity director for the APC 2023 Presidential Campaign Council, called Lamido’s remarks “preposterous” and “deeply disappointing.” He argued that the statements are unfounded and insult the intelligence of northerners who have benefited from Tinubu’s leadership. According to Agbakahi, the Tinubu administration has implemented several initiatives, including the Renewed Hope Agenda, which has produced positive results in infrastructure, security, agriculture, and education.
He highlighted key projects such as the Kaduna Power Plant, the Abuja‑Kaduna‑Kano road, and the Kano‑Maiduguri Expressway. The government has also launched a $158.15 million Agriculture Value Chain Programme across nine northern states and established the National Commission for Almajiri and Out‑of‑School Children. In addition, Agbakahi noted achievements in reducing inflation, increasing revenue, and improving security, with notable gains in counter‑insurgency operations and a significant decline in terror‑related deaths.
Agbakahi emphasized that Lamido’s assertion that the North will not vote for Tinubu is inaccurate and underestimates the region’s political sophistication. He pointed out that voting patterns in Northern Nigeria have historically varied and are shaped by local dynamics, party structures, and socio‑political realities. He concluded that the 2027 elections will be decided by performance, not propaganda, and that President Tinubu’s achievements will speak for themselves.
The exchange between Agbakahi and Lamido reflects the ongoing political discourse in Nigeria, with stakeholders presenting differing views on the country’s progress and future prospects. As the 2027 elections approach, such debates are likely to continue shaping the national conversation.
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