Jigawa State House of Assembly Speaker Haruna Dangyatin announced on Saturday that supporting President Bola Tinubu during the 2027 general elections is an essential requirement for the populace. Making the declaration in Dutse during the unveiling of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential and governorship campaign council, Dangyatin framed political loyalty around religious considerations and regional reciprocity.
Key facts from the event include the Speaker's assertion that backing the administration is a religious duty due to the shared Muslim faith of the President and his running mate, alongside past political alliances. Dangyatin also pointed out that despite an initial omission from the itinerary, the President is scheduled to visit Jigawa State.
Why did the Speaker urge absolute support for the administration?
During his address, Dangyatin argued that the North owes a debt of gratitude to Tinubu for his instrumental role in securing the presidency for former leader Muhammadu Buhari. Emphasizing this historical connection, the Speaker remarked, "Tinubu is our fellow Muslim and a leader who has the interests of Jigawa State at heart." He maintained that this mutual alignment necessitates sweeping support for the ruling party across all electoral tiers.
How is the party mobilizing voters?
Expressing strong optimism regarding the political platform's readiness, Dangyatin highlighted the participation of veteran governors, senators, and federal representatives as proof of deep-rooted influence within the region. Serving concurrently as the coordinator for the City Boy Movement in the state, he outlined plans to step up grassroots outreach.
According to the Speaker, campaign representatives will embark on door-to-door visits throughout local neighborhoods to publicize the governance achievements of both President Tinubu and Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi. "We will take the City Boy Movement across Jigawa, going from house to house to tell the people what President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and our governor are doing," he concluded.