North’ll give Tinubu 95% votes — Uba Sani
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At a glance
- Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani declared the 2027 presidential election effectively decided, predicting at least 95% of Northern votes for President Bola Tinubu.
- Sani cited Tinubu's infrastructure investments in Kaduna and the North as reasons for the region's strong support.
- He asserted that Tinubu has done more for Northern Nigeria than any previous president.
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has declared the 2027 presidential election outcome a foregone conclusion, confidently predicting that the Northern region will deliver at least 95% of its votes to President Bola Tinubu. Sani made these bold remarks during the flag-off ceremony for the 122-kilometer Kaduna–Birnin Gwari Road project, emphasizing the satisfaction of Kaduna residents with Tinubu's performance, particularly his administration's infrastructure development initiatives.
We have to be happy with what he has done for us and whether we like it or not, Kaduna is the capital of Northern Nigeria. Everyone is proud of Kaduna.
"We have to be happy with what he has done for us and whether we like it or not, Kaduna is the capital of Northern Nigeria. Everyone is proud of Kaduna," Sani stated, highlighting the state's pivotal role in the region. He added, "Kaduna’s development is a development for all the states of Northern Nigeria, so we are happy and grateful to the President for recognising that Kaduna is the heart of Northern Nigeria."
Kaduna’s development is a development for all the states of Northern Nigeria, so we are happy and grateful to the President for recognising that Kaduna is the heart of Northern Nigeria.
Governor Sani further elaborated on the ongoing federal infrastructure projects in Kaduna, including the Western Bypass and the planned resumption of work on the Eastern Bypass. He credited President Tinubu's administration for these critical projects, noting their significance for the state's development and connectivity. Sani asserted that Tinubu's commitment to the North surpasses that of any preceding president.
I have no doubt in my mind that the 2027 election has been concluded, and we are giving President Tinubu at least 95 per cent of the total votes. There is no doubt about that, and I stand to be challenged.
"About two weeks ago, I came out boldly and said no president in the history of Nigeria has done what Tinubu did for us here in Northern Nigeria, and I challenge anyone to come up with anything contrary to what I have said," Sani declared. He praised Tinubu's focus on the North, questioning why previous leaders had not prioritized the region to the same extent. "We thank Tinubu for the love for the North and humanity," he concluded.
About two weeks ago, I came out boldly and said no president in the history of Nigeria has done what Tinubu did for us here in Northern Nigeria, and I challenge anyone to come up with anything contrary to what I have said.
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