Ex-Sokoto Deputy Governor Backs Tinubu for Second Term
Former Sokoto State Deputy Governor Mukhtar Shagari has urged northerners to vote massively for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election, citing infrastructure development and ongoing government reforms as reasons to support his re-election bid. Shagari, a former Minister of Water Resources and Chairman of the Governing Board of the Nigerian Inland Waterways Authority, made the appeal while congratulating Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress leadership on the party’s presidential campaign flag-off in Kaduna State on Saturday. In a statement signed by his media aide, Musa Ubandawaki, Shagari described the event as a demonstration of the party’s organisational strength and unity, expressing confidence that Tinubu would secure substantial support from northern voters. He also commended party leaders, governors and grassroots supporters for their participation, stressing that continued cooperation and effective communication with citizens would be crucial to the APC’s electoral prospects.
Shagari praised the commissioning of the Kaduna-Abuja dual carriageway, describing it as an important infrastructure project that could improve transportation, facilitate trade and boost economic activities. He said better road networks would benefit farmers, small-scale traders, transport operators and businesses, while potentially creating employment opportunities. However, he urged the Federal Government to sustain its infrastructure development drive and give greater attention to security, economic stability, job creation and social protection. The former deputy governor argued that a second term would allow Tinubu to consolidate ongoing projects and reforms, but emphasised that political support must be matched by transparency, accountability and tangible improvements in citizens’ living conditions. He also commended Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu for his administration’s efforts in infrastructure development, social welfare and human capital development, describing sustained investment in these areas as essential to improving residents’ lives.
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