Tinubu Has No Rival in Adamawa, Says APC Leader
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Adamawa Central senatorial aspirant, Aliyu Abbati, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu will secure victory in Adamawa State during the 2027 presidential election, despite the state being the political base of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Speaking with journalists in Yola on Monday, Abbati argued that the Tinubu administration had strengthened its support in the state through key federal appointments and development initiatives. According to him, the appointment of National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, alongside other prominent Adamawa indigenes into strategic federal positions, has significantly boosted the President's popularity. He pointed to the recent appointment of Abdulrazaq Namdas as Director-General of the Border Communities Development Agency, describing it as another indication of the administration's commitment to the state. Abbati maintained that Adamawa had received more federal recognition under the current administration than at any other time, adding that the appointments reflected the President's confidence in the people of the state. He also highlighted the establishment of the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, describing it as a major policy that could unlock enormous economic opportunities for Adamawa, where livestock farming remains a major source of livelihood. According to the APC chieftain, the ministry has the potential to stimulate rural economic growth, create jobs and reduce poverty, particularly among young people who are vulnerable to recruitment by criminal groups. He argued that strengthening the livestock sector would not only improve livelihoods but also contribute to addressing insecurity by expanding legitimate economic opportunities in rural communities. Abbati urged Nigerians to continue supporting the Tinubu administration, insisting that many of its policies were designed to improve the welfare of ordinary citizens, especially those living outside major urban centres.
On the country's security challenges, he called for a review of current security strategies and greater deployment of modern technology to combat banditry, terrorism and other forms of violent crime. He also advocated stronger community participation in security efforts, saying traditional rulers, local government authorities and community leaders should work closely with security agencies to identify criminal elements operating within their communities. While awaiting the full implementation of community policing, Abbati suggested that rural communities should be empowered with legally controlled means of self-defence under appropriate government supervision to improve local security. He concluded by describing the Tinubu administration as one of the country's strongest in recent years, expressing optimism that continued public support would enable the government to deliver more developmental projects and consolidate its achievements ahead of the 2027 general election.
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