North Not Against President, Kaduna Governor Predicts 80% of Votes for Tinubu
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At a glance
- Kaduna State Governor Sani predicts that 80% of the state's votes will go to President Tinubu.
- He asserts that the idea of a northern backlash against the president is primarily fueled by political narratives and social media.
- Governor Sani believes the actual sentiment on the ground differs significantly from online discourse.
Kaduna State Governor Sani has confidently predicted that President Tinubu will secure 80% of the votes in his state, dismissing notions of widespread northern opposition.
Governor Sani argued that the perception of a northern backlash against the president is largely a construct of political narratives and social media activities. He suggested that these online discussions do not accurately reflect the true sentiments of the people in the region.
"The perception of a northern backlash against Tinubu was largely based on political narratives and activities on social media rather than the realities on the ground," the governor stated, emphasizing a disconnect between online discourse and grassroots support.
His remarks aim to counter narratives suggesting a cooling of support for President Tinubu in the northern parts of Nigeria, asserting that the president maintains strong backing within Kaduna State and likely across the broader northern region.
The perception of a northern backlash against Tinubu was largely based on political narratives and activities on social media rather than the realities on the ground.
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