Matawalle predicts stronger Northern backing for Tinubu in 2027

Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, expressed strong confidence that President Bola Tinubu will secure enhanced support across Northern Nigeria in the 2027 presidential election. Matawalle attributed this optimism to the current administration's tangible achievements in critical sectors such as security, infrastructure, and economic development.

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The opposition is uncomfortable with the visible progress being recorded in the fight against insecurity and the ongoing developmental strides across the country.

In a statement issued by his media aide, Ahmad Dan-Wudil, Matawalle asserted that President Tinubu remains politically robust in the North-West and other northern regions. He dismissed opposition efforts to spread misinformation and exaggerate security challenges, stating that such tactics would not erode public support for the administration. "The opposition is uncomfortable with the visible progress being recorded in the fight against insecurity and the ongoing developmental strides across the country," Matawalle said.

The minister commended the armed forces and security agencies for their dedication, acknowledging the sacrifices made in the line of duty. He detailed the Tinubu administration's adoption of a more coordinated and intelligence-driven strategy to combat insecurity, particularly in North-Western states like Zamfara, Sokoto, Katsina, Kaduna, and Kebbi. This approach, he noted, has led to the neutralization of numerous bandit leaders and the dismantling of criminal strongholds.

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Rather than acknowledge the sacrifices of our security personnel and the gains being made, they focus solely on isolated incidents in an attempt to create an atmosphere of fear and political instability.

Matawalle also pointed to progress in combating insurgency in the North-East and efforts to quell communal and criminal violence in the North-Central region. He described the "Renewed Hope Agenda" as yielding positive results across various sectors, including security, infrastructure, agriculture, social investment, and economic reforms. The minister highlighted federal interventions in Northern Nigeria, such as road rehabilitation, agricultural support, food security initiatives, rail and energy infrastructure investments, and youth and women empowerment programs.

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The Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is yielding positive results across critical sectors.