Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda has declared that his state will support President Bola Tinubu’s bid for re‑election in the 2027 Nigerian presidential election, citing the long‑standing political ties between the two leaders.
Radda’s statement underscores the close relationship that has developed over the years between the governor and the president, who is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the ruling party at the federal level.
President Tinubu, who was first elected to the presidency in 2023 after serving as governor of Lagos State, will be eligible to run for a second term in 2027. His administration has pursued policies that align with the interests of many northern states, including Katsina.
Katsina, a north‑western state in Nigeria, has traditionally been an APC stronghold. The governor’s endorsement reflects the state’s historical political alignment and its expectation of continued collaboration with the federal government.
By affirming its support for Tinubu, Governor Radda signals that Katsina intends to maintain its partnership with the president’s administration as the country approaches the next electoral cycle.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>