Arewa Think Tank (ATT) has dismissed claims that the North is divided against President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election, insisting that the region remains firmly in support of his second-term bid.......CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE FROM THE SOURCE>>>>>
The Chief Convener of ATT, Muhammad Alhaji Yakubu, stated this in a statement on Sunday, describing opposition narratives as baseless.
“If Northern people are divided against President Tinubu, they are doing so at their own peril because their own son was in power for eight years without any meaningful impact in the region. So how wise is it to displace the leader that is walking the talk and giving them hope for a better tomorrow?” he said.
Yakubu aligned with the position of the Secretary General of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), who recently reiterated that the forum remains non-partisan and does not endorse or oppose any candidate.
“It is our position also that the North is not divided. It’s Tinubu all the way till 2031 because the North is always the political stabiliser of Nigeria,” he added.
He questioned why anyone would be discussing a power shift barely a year into Tinubu’s tenure when, according to him, the president is making sacrifices to rescue the economy.
“Our able President Tinubu is really sacrificing his popularity to help our nation from collapsing. He has refused to adopt the divide-and-share style of leadership, choosing instead to revamp the economy, rebuild industries, strengthen agencies, and restore Nigeria’s international reputation,” he said.
Yakubu accused opposition forces, including politicians from the North, of attempting to undermine the administration for selfish reasons.
“These factions, within and outside the ruling party, are driven by personal agendas rather than genuine concerns for national progress,” he said.
He maintained that the president’s ongoing reforms, though challenging, were necessary for long-term stability.
“Real change requires tough choices that may cause short-term discomfort, but they are crucial for sustainable growth. While the immediate effects of these reforms might be harsh, it is essential to understand that such measures are necessary to correct systemic problems,” he said.
Yakubu urged Northerners to recognise the sacrifices being made and support Tinubu’s administration, stressing that the North remains committed to national stability and development.
