2027: “We regret voting Tinubu”, Northern elders open up, reveal plans

• Nigerians in the northern region are regretting that they voted for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2023 elections
• This was the submission of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) during a chat with reporters on Tuesday, April 9
• The spokesman of the forum, Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, noted that in the next general elections, the north will prioritise unity over other things in selecting a president

The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) have said that Nigerians in the region regret their support for President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 presidential election.

Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, the spokesman of the NEF made this revelation on Tuesday, April 9.

Against this backdrop, Suleiman disclosed that come the 2027 general elections, the north will place unity and consensus in selecting a presidential candidate above anything else, Sahara Reporters reports.

This means a big hurdle for President Tinubu come 2027Source: Facebook

Speaking with The Guardian on Tuesday, the forum’s spokesman noted:

“The North made a mistake in voting Bola Tinubu to the presidency in 2023, and it is unlikely that they will repeat the same error in the future.

“They have learned from their past misstep and will strive to select a candidate who can unite the country and govern in the best interests of all Nigerians.

“Moving forward, the North will be more cautious in selecting a candidate for the presidency. They will prioritize someone who is seen as more inclusive, less controversial, and more aligned with the interests of all regions of the country.”

“They Ignored Corpses of Their Brothers”: Sani Grieves for North, Compares Tinubu, Buhari’s Reigns

Shehu Sani, a former senator in the eight national assembly, has lamented the growing state of insecurity in the northern part of Nigeria, adding that many bigwigs in the region kept mute when President Muhammadu Buhari, who was from the region, was in power.

The former lawmaker, in a veiled message, said Buhari’s loyalists in the region kept quiet for eight years of the former president’s administration and defended the Katsina-born politician rather than speaking the truth to power.

Sani went further to posit that now that power has shifted from the north to the south with President Bola Tinubu being at the helm of affairs, their voice is being heard subtly.

Source: TheTalk.NG

Breaking: 36 States Assembly Speakers Endorse State Police, Gives Reason

TheTalk.NG journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements. On Thursday, May 16, the speakers of Nigeria’s 36 state houses of assembly supported the national assembly’s ongoing process of creating state police. As reported by The Punch, the speakers made their resolution known in a communique issued at the … Continue reading here ▶

Just In: Heavy Blow for Adeleke As Ex-PDP Deputy National Chair Defects to APC

TheTalk.NG journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements. A former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Shuaib Oyedokun, has resigned his membership of the party and announced defection to the All Progressives Congress. Oyedokun, a notable personality within the political circle in Osun State and … Continue reading here ▶

“Both Sides Belong to Me”: Fubara Makes Another Claim, Gives Ultimatum to Council Chairmen

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers state has said the opposition camp also belonged to him, and he had sworn to protect everyone Fubara said this while warning the local government chairmen in the state to tow the path of peace and leave at the end of their tenure The governor’s comment followed a threat by … Continue reading here ▶

Wike vs Fubara: Rivers Governor Brags of Major Victory

Rivers state governor Siminalayi Fubara has told the Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) that he had defeated the enemies of the state The governor said those who plotted against him were reaping the reward of their ploys and could not sleep with their eyes open The governor’s comment came amid the growing political tension between him … Continue reading here ▶

“You Can’t Touch Islam and Be Forgiven”: Reno Omokri Explains Why Atiku Won’t Contest With Peter Obi

The recent link-up of Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar has continued to generate a bizz in the polity The PDP flagbearer and his Labour Party counterpart met recently in Abuja amid speculation for a possible merger Interestingly, Reno Omokri, a former presidential aide, reacted differently to Peter Obi’s recent consultations with northern politicians TheTalk.NG journalist … Continue reading here ▶