Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, has called on former lawmakers from Nigeria’s northern region to throw their weight behind Tinubu’s bid for a second term in 2027.
His appeal was made during the 2025 Dialogue Session of the Northern Caucus of the National Forum of Former Legislators, held in Abuja.
Gbajabiamila emphasized the importance of political continuity and national unity, arguing that the president has governed with fairness and inclusion.
“President Tinubu is not just a Southern leader; he is a national leader who has carried every region along,” Gbajabiamila said.
“From critical infrastructure to policy reforms, the North is benefiting from a government that believes in equity and shared prosperity.”
He pointed to various development initiatives in northern Nigeria especially in infrastructure and agriculture as proof that Tinubu’s administration is committed to nationwide progress.
Following the session, the Northern Caucus issued a communiqué co-signed by Coordinator Rufai Chanchangi and Secretary Atiwurcha, formally endorsing Tinubu’s re-election.
The group said backing a Southern presidency in 2027 aligns with the North’s long-term political interest and supports the principle of rotational leadership.
Nnanna Igbokwe, National Chairman of the forum, praised the endorsement as a significant gesture of unity.
“This resolution by the Northern Caucus is a significant statement of statesmanship. It shows leadership that transcends personal or regional interest,” he remarked.
“I am confident that more zones will follow this example in the spirit of unity and continuity.”
The forum also called on the federal government to strengthen efforts to tackle security challenges across key northern states including Zamfara, Katsina, Plateau, Benue, and Niger.
