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Gov Sani's re-election is my primary interest in 2027 – Shehu Sani

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Monday, 16 June 2025, 12:24 pm

A former lawmaker and civil rights activist, Sen. Shehu Sani, says his major political interest in 2027 is to see Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna re-elected for a second term in office.

Sani, who recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to his former political party, All Progressives Congress (APC), stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja.

“By virtue of the political equation in Kaduna State, if I happen to get a ticket to return to the senate in 2027, I will be glad, but if I am not, indeed, I will be at peace that we return Uba as governor.

“I am very much glad that Kaduna State has gotten rid of the tormentor that bedeviled the state politically, and that was the reason most of us who left APC to PDP had to return en masse to APC recently,’’ he said.

Sani, who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the Eighth Senate, described power as `ephemeral’ and advised those in authority positions to always learn how to treat people well.

“If God has blessed you with power, try and impact positively on the masses. But when you get intoxicated with power by abusing it, arresting people, unleashing terror on people, a day will come when you will be out of power,’’ he said.

The former senator said that Kaduna had never been poorly governed like it was between 2015 and 2023 and that many things went wrong in the state.

“There was a very sharp division between the Muslin North and Southern Christians in the state, and that fuelled the problems of insecurity, terrorism, and other challenges that dragged development down.

“In the Birnin Gwari area of Kaduna State, farmers have started returning to their farmers, where they hitherto used to pay millions of naira fines to terrorists before going to farms.

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“Though the state has not achieved all that it is set to achieve, it is far away from where it is coming from.

“Since Uba Sani took over as governor, things have improved significantly, in that we hardly hear of cases of mass adoption of people in Kaduna.

“People are now freely moving from Kaduna to Abuja, and we are thankful to Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser, and President Bola Tinubu,” he said.

Sani assessed the security situation in the country, particularly in the north, and said it is better now than it was during the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration.

“I must say that Tinubu’s security measures are 1,000 times better than that of former President Muhammadu Buhari.

“The problem of the north now is that our own (Buhari) was in power for eight years; he could not do several things.

“The Mambila Hydroelectric Power project, River Niger dredging, the Baro River Port, and ending insecurity in northern Nigeria were not done.

“And yet, Buhari appointed northerners to head all the security agencies in the country, and the slaughtering and killings of our people still went unabated.

“There are four roads linking the states in the north to Abuja (Lokoja-Abuja, Kaduna-Kano-Abuja, Keffi-Abuj, and Minna-Suleja-Abuja). All these roads were not completed for the eight-year tenure of Buhari,’’ he said.

Sani queried the rationale behind some northerners’ calling Tinubu into account when, indeed, they were silent during the time of his predecessor.

“Many of the challenges plaguing the country today, if the last administration had taken the right actions, things wouldn’t have been how they are today,’’ he said.

However, the activist-turned-politician urged the president to ensure that his administration’s various reforms have a human face.

“Nigerians are suffering; they are facing extreme hardship. There should be relief for the people; they should not be overburdened.

“People are finding it difficult to pay school fees, and landlords have raised rents; intervention should address school fees and house rents.

“There should be availability of public transportation system, while our teaching hospitals should be equipped and funded to ensure that our people don’t depend on poorly equipped health facilities,’’ he said.

Nonetheless, Sani stated that anything that would elevate Nigeria to a higher level should be done in the country’s interest and future.

“This is the first time we have a president that is beating his chest and saying that any cabal does not control him. We should appreciate that and work with Tinubu,’’ he said.

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2027: Tinubu's re-election move begins as Tompolo's camp pledges 10 million votes

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3 days ago

June 13, 2025

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A socio-political movement supporting President Bola Tinubu has declared its intent to mobilise 10 million votes for his re-election in 2027 through a nationwide grassroots campaign.

Speaking during a Democracy Day press briefing in Abuja, Sunday Adekanbi, protem national coordinator of the PBAT Door-2-Door Movement, announced the group’s mission to “sustain the momentum of progress” under the Tinubu administration.

“In just two years, President Tinubu has demonstrated unparalleled vision, courage, and resolve, positioning Nigeria as a global economic powerhouse and a beacon of democratic governance,” Adekanbi said.

The movement, which counts former militant leader Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, as its grand patron, aims to garner support for Tinubu from the grassroots level.

According to Adekanbi, Tompolo will spearhead a nationwide tour that will engage citizens “ward by ward, street by street, and home by home.”

“His leadership will galvanise support across regions, uniting Nigerians behind a leader who has proven his capacity to deliver,” he added.

The campaign will focus on promoting President Tinubu’s reform agenda, countering misinformation, and highlighting the administration’s achievements under the Renewed Hope programme.

Adekanbi described the initiative as deeply rooted in community-level activism and pledged the movement would serve as a “robust support network” for Tinubu’s 2027 campaign.

“We vow to mobilise 10 million votes for his re-election in 2027, ensuring that his transformative vision resonates with every Nigerian.

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“We call on all Nigerians to join us in this movement to secure a brighter future under President Tinubu’s leadership,” he said.

The PBAT Door-2-Door Movement joins other early support blocs rallying ahead of the 2027 general elections, signalling growing political mobilisation as the president approaches the halfway point of his first term.

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'I am wiser now' — Bello El-Rufai apologises to Goodluck Jonathan for past criticism

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3 days ago

June 13, 2025

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Bello El-Rufai, a member of the House of Representatives representing Kaduna North, has publicly apologised to former President Goodluck Jonathan for his previous harsh criticism of the ex-leader.

The lawmaker, who is the son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, said his past stance was driven by ignorance and youthful exuberance.

Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Bello expressed regret over his earlier views and acknowledged that Nigeria experienced good governance under Jonathan’s administration.

“When I was naive or when I thought ego or gratification mattered, I used to be very active in criticising President Jonathan.

“I even forgot in my naivety, as many young people do, that we had governance then,” he said.

The legislator revealed that he had asked his father to convey his apology to the former president during a consultation visit.

“He said he was going to see President Jonathan, and I paused. I said, ‘Please when you see him, tell him I am very sorry, I am wiser now.’”

Bello’s remarks come years after his vocal opposition to Jonathan ahead of the 2015 general election, which brought Muhammadu Buhari to power.

His apology signals a shift in tone among some members of the political class who were once fiercely critical of the former president’s leadership.

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He went further to praise Jonathan’s democratic maturity, saying, “It takes a lot, particularly in Africa, to lose an election and leave. He did that.”

The apology has sparked online conversations, with many Nigerians commending the lawmaker for demonstrating humility and introspection.

As public discourse around governance deepens, Bello El-Rufai’s comments underscore a growing recognition of the need for political maturity and historical reflection in Nigeria’s democratic evolution.

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Tinubu extends open ticket to Wike ahead of 2027 polls

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5 days ago

June 11, 2025

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President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday signalled a potential political realignment by inviting Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) whenever he is ready.

Speaking during the commissioning of the Arterial Road N16 and other infrastructure projects in Abuja’s Katampe District, Tinubu praised Wike’s contributions to governance and teased his signature political jingle.

“We have somebody—Nyesom Wike—he is not a member of my party (APC), not yet,” Tinubu quipped, prompting laughter from the audience that included Wike himself.

“But the day he changes his mind and registers with the progressives, we will welcome him. Because we will enjoy singing ‘as e dey pain dem, e dey sweet us’,” Tinubu added.

Wike, a high-profile member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has been at the centre of intense political debate since his public support for Tinubu in the 2023 presidential election.

Despite remaining a PDP member, Wike accepted a ministerial appointment from the APC-led administration in August 2023—a move that deepened divisions within the main opposition party.

PDP internal crisis

After losing the PDP’s presidential primary in 2022 and refusing to back the party’s candidate, Atiku Abubakar, Wike has aligned himself increasingly with Tinubu.

Just last week, Wike declared his readiness to lead Tinubu’s re-election campaign in Rivers State.

“I am a key asset. I will lead President Tinubu’s re-election campaign in Rivers State,” Wike stated during a recent media chat.

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The PDP’s internal wranglings have intensified since its 2023 loss, with Wike emerging as both a controversial and influential figure.

On Monday, he reignited tensions by demanding the zoning of the PDP’s presidential ticket to the South for the 2027 elections—a move seen by analysts as positioning himself for greater leverage within or outside the party.