A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano, Dr. Musa Kwankwaso, has declared that the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) lacks the political influence to stop President Bola Tinubu from securing reelection in 2027. He insisted that the North should wait until 2031 before reclaiming power, backing the stance of APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje.
Kwankwaso, who serves as the Executive Director of Finance at Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority, made this statement while addressing journalists on Friday. He emphasized that Tinubu enjoys massive support in the North and would win reelection effortlessly. “ACF lacks the political values to talk about the North,” Kwankwaso asserted.
Arewa Consultative Forum Lacks Political Influence
Reacting to criticisms against Ganduje’s remark that there is “no vacancy at the Presidency” and that the North should wait until 2031, Kwankwaso dismissed the ACF’s relevance. He accused the forum’s members of failing the North despite holding power for decades.
“Most of you in this Forum were in power for years, but what did you do for the North? Nothing. You only served your personal interests,” he stated.
Tinubu’s Development Efforts in the North
Kwankwaso highlighted several infrastructural projects spearheaded by Tinubu’s administration, emphasizing that these initiatives justify the North’s continued support for the President. He noted that the Northwest Development Commission, led by the Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, had approved over ₦600 billion for regional development. Additionally, ₦150 billion had been allocated for the construction of Metro Rail lines in Kano City, driven by the Chairman of the House of Representatives Appropriation Committee, Abubakar Kabir Bichi.
“Today, the entire Northern Nigeria has become a project site with numerous developments happening, all thanks to President Tinubu. More projects are coming, and by the time he is reelected in 2027, the region will witness even greater transformation,” Kwankwaso said.
North’s Political Future and 2027 Elections
With these ongoing projects, Kwankwaso argued that the North should support Tinubu’s reelection instead of pushing for a premature power shift. He insisted that Tinubu’s leadership had brought visible progress to the North, making it necessary to allow him a second term before discussing power rotation in 2031.
“Ganduje is right. The North should wait till 2031 to start talking about power because right now, it is evident that this administration is making significant contributions to the region’s development,” he concluded.
With the 2027 elections approaching, the debate over power rotation continues to intensify. While some argue that fairness demands a shift, others, like Kwankwaso, maintain that political stability and ongoing development should take precedence. If the North truly wants long-term progress, should it focus on governance rather than political zoning? Or will the push for power in 2027 disrupt the momentum of ongoing projects?
