By Our Correspondent

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has expressed optimism that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will emerge victorious in the January 16, 2027, presidential election, citing assessments by political analysts and the prevailing political situation in the country.

Senator Barau stated this at the weekend during the inauguration of campaign committees for Dawakin Tofa, Tofa and Rimin Gado Local Government Areas of Kano State, where he charged party members to work collectively towards securing victory for all candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming general elections.

In a statement issued by his media aide, Ismail Mudashir, the Deputy President of the Senate said the foundation laid by President Tinubu during his first term would, by the grace of Allah, yield the desired results in his second term.

He expressed appreciation to party leaders, elected representatives, local government chairmen, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and other stakeholders for their support and commitment to the APC, assuring them that the unity and cooperation currently enjoyed by the party would be sustained.

“Based on the assessments of political analysts and the current state of Nigerian politics, all indications suggest that, by Allah’s grace, Bola Ahmed Tinubu will win the presidential election,” he said.

He noted that Kano, being one of the largest states in the country and second only to Lagos in terms of the latest registered voters, deserved greater attention and opportunities from the Federal Government.

According to him, the Governor’s decision to lead the people from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to the APC was a strategic move that have enhanced Kano’s political relevance and improved its access to developmental opportunities.

The Deputy President of the Senate expressed confidence that the political unity achieved in Kano would translate into tangible benefits for the people, particularly with the alignment of councillors, local government chairmen, state legislators, members of the National Assembly and the Governor under the APC.

He added that the coming elections would usher in a new phase of political and developmental activities, with elected representatives expected to contribute meaningfully to the development of their respective constituencies.

Senator Barau explained that the campaign committees were carefully constituted to accommodate party leaders, members of the party’s executive committees, former and serving legislators, councillors, local government chairmen, new party members and respected elders.

He urged members of the committees to take their responsibilities seriously and mobilise effectively for the APC ahead of the elections.

“What is required of you is to play your part actively in securing victory. Mobilise, campaign and ensure that all APC candidates emerge victoriously from top to bottom. May Allah grant us success and enable us to achieve our goals,” he said.

By David Owei, Yenagoa

The Peoples Democratic Party PDP) has insisted that the Bayelsa State governor is not backing the re-election bid of President Bola Tinubu.

The Chairman of the party, George Alabh Turnah, who had earlier made the claim, was attacked by the All Progressives Congress APC) leadership for lying.

However, the publicity secretary of the party, Ikaebimo Mark, had doubled down on the claims, revealing more information linking Diri with the presidential ambition of his friend, Oyo State governor and presidential candidate of Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde

Mark, who maintained that Diri and the leadership of APC in the state are not supporting the 2027 re-election ambition of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stated that, on the contrary, Governor Diri is engaged in anti-party activities that work against the interests of the President and the APC.

According to him, Diri’s government is paying monthly stipends to thousands of former PDP officials, from ward to state levels, belonging to the Kabiru Tanimu Turaki group.

He stated that it is common knowledge that these individuals, led by Turaki, are openly allied with the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and are mobilising support for the presidential ambition of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde.

The party further described the Diri administration as a complete failure, adding that no one who has witnessed the widespread poverty, hunger, hardship and underdevelopment in Bayelsa State under Governor Douye Diri can remain silent.