APC Chairman Predicts Tinubu Will Win Over 70% of Northern Votes in 2027

Leaders of the All Progressives Congress and the Arewa for Asiwaju campaign group publicly backed President Bola Tinubu’s bid for a second term in 2027, with APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda predicting the president would win more than 70% of votes in the North. Yilwatda made the prediction on Saturday, October 17, at the opening of A4A’s campaign headquarters in Abuja. The figure was his forecast, not a result from polling or an election. He urged supporters to mobilize at the grassroots and said votes won in their hometown polling units could deliver the projected regional share. Yilwatda cited roads, railway and healthcare projects, political appointments and what he described as inclusive governance as reasons northern voters should support Tinubu. Among the road projects he mentioned was the Trans-Saharan Super Highway. He also referred to healthcare initiatives, including health centres and free medical services for pregnant women. Vice President Kashim Shettima, who inaugurated the A4A campaign structure, said support for Tinubu should not be treated as unconditional. He called for transparency, accountability and evidence of results, saying the government and its...