No One Can Stop Tinubu From Winning 2027 – Yakasai
Elder statesman Alhaji Tanko Yakasai has declared that nothing currently stands in the way of President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, saying no opposition figure appears strong enough to defeat him.
Yakasai made the statement in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Abuja.
The northern political veteran said he was unaware of any formal position by the Arewa Consultative Forum endorsing a candidate from the North, describing the narratives as mere personal opinions.
“I haven’t heard anybody making any proposition about the 2027 presidential election from the Arewa Consultative Forum. What is tagged the ACF or Northern Elders Forum’s position is mere individual opinions because all sections of the north have not taken a stand,” he said.
He urged Nigerians to wait until northern stakeholders meet and take a collective decision on the next election.
According to him, Tinubu enjoys the advantage of incumbency, widespread political support, and strong party backing.
“In Nigeria today, Bola Tinubu is the president. He has his ministers and governors backing him. Who else has all it takes to contest with that level of strength and stamina?” he asked.
He noted that aside from APC governors, some opposition state governors are also supporting the president, further boosting his chances.
“We should all wait and see if anything changes drastically. Otherwise, for now, the odds are in his favour because I have not seen anything that will prevent him from winning the next election,” he said.
Yakasai insisted Tinubu had not done anything to offend the North and pointed out that the region alone cannot decide the presidency.
He also highlighted the ongoing internal crisis within key opposition parties as another factor easing Tinubu’s path to a second term.
On assessing the president’s performance so far, Yakasai declined comment but urged politicians to prioritise national interest over personal ambitions.
“Our politicians should play politics based on ideology and programmes. It’s not about becoming ministers or presidents. If nothing is done after attaining those positions, we gain nothing as a nation,” he stated.
He warned against ethnic and religious politics, saying they have hindered Nigeria’s progress.
Yakasai, who turns 100 in December, attributed his long life to God and his family’s strong genetics.
“My father died at 107 and my mother nearly 100. Maybe that contributed. My children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are more than 80 and still growing. I give glory to God,” he said.
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