Tinubu defended against Northern criticism, says he favors North all life
Jibrin Abdulmumin, former House of Representatives member from Kano State, dismissed claims that President Bola Tinubu dislikes the North as propaganda. Speaking on Channels Television's Politics Today, Abdulmumin described allegations about Tinubu not being fair to Northerners in appointments or projects as 'lies concocted just to paint the president black.' He maintained that Tinubu has demonstrated 'likeness for the North' and has supported the region throughout his life.
The comments come amid political perceptions in Northern Nigeria that the president favors other regions. Abdulmumin attributed these perceptions to 'heavy propaganda' being spread by some politicians in the North. He also noted that Tinubu's political stronghold 'has completely not been decimated' despite these challenges.
With 2027 elections approaching, the political narrative around regional support becomes increasingly significant. How will this perception in the North affect Tinubu's re-election prospects next year?