Alhassan Ado Doguwa, chairman of a House of Representatives committee and leader of the Northern Caucus, told reporters on Saturday that the citizens of Northern Nigeria bear a moral political duty to rally behind [President Bola Ahmed Tinubu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bola_Ahmed_Tinubu) for a second term and to endorse other candidates of the [All Progressives Congress (APC)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Progressives_Congress).
In a personally signed statement, Doguwa described backing the president’s re‑election as a “moral political obligation” for the northern region.
"Working for President Tinubu’s re‑election is a moral political obligation on the people of Northern Nigeria," he asserted.
He appealed for unity, arguing that collective support would help maintain peaceful coexistence throughout the country.
"We must rise individually and collectively to unconditionally vote for Sen. Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term for the continuous peaceful coexistence of our great country, Nigeria," Doguwa added.
**What prompted the statement?**
The remarks were made during a courtesy visit by APC members, area supervisors and council advisers to his residence in Kaduna, where they discussed campaign strategies.
**How does this fit into the election timeline?**
Doguwa explained that the gathering formed part of strategic preparations for the forthcoming general elections in his Doguwa/Tudun Wada Federal Constituency.
**Why is northern support crucial?**
He expressed confidence that the North would deliver substantial votes for Tinubu, emphasizing the region’s pivotal role in the president’s re‑election campaign.
**What challenges does the party face?**
The lawmaker noted that daily displays of solidarity indicate the North remains supportive of Tinubu and other APC candidates, despite what he termed propaganda against the party.
His comments underline the APC’s drive to consolidate its support base in Northern Nigeria ahead of the upcoming polls.