Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has pledged to mobilize grassroots political support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. The commitment was made following a high-level consultation in Abuja, where prominent leaders from the North-East and North-Central geopolitical zones visited the State House to declare their solidarity with the administration.
The delegation, led by former Minister of Defence General Theophilus Danjuma (retd.), met with President Tinubu on Thursday. Alongside Danjuma, the group included Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang, Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas, Minister of Defence General Christopher Musa (rtd.), and All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman Nentanwe Yilwatda. The leaders expressed their readiness to strengthen the President’s political base across their respective communities.
Speaking to journalists after the meeting, Dogara stated that the visit was designed to demonstrate unity and discuss strategies for supporting Tinubu’s re-election bid. He highlighted significant improvements in the country’s security situation as a primary justification for rallying support behind the current administration. Dogara noted that areas previously plagued by insurgency, banditry, and kidnapping have seen considerable progress, citing the Abuja-Kaduna highway as a key example of reduced violence compared to the period of persistent attacks on travelers and trains.
“We’re all here to show solidarity to Mr. President and then, in the spirit of the season, which you know is all about politicking, to discuss matters that affect our community and how we can best help in mobilising support for the President, who has done so much for our community,” Dogara said.
Dogara attributed the security gains partly to the strategic appointment of individuals from affected communities into key government positions, arguing that their local understanding of the challenges has aided in addressing them. While acknowledging that some pockets of violence remain, he urged the government to sustain its interventions to consolidate these gains and restore lasting peace.
Addressing the issue of communal harmony, Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang stated that political and community leaders in his state are making progress in rebuilding trust across ethnic and religious divides. Mutfwang explained that sustained engagement and the visible unity of leaders are inspiring similar initiatives among the youth. He emphasized that leaders are consistently appealing to residents to embrace peaceful coexistence, noting that this cohesion at the top is cascading down to foster broader social understanding.
<small>Source: The Sun Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
