A coalition of 1,121 Islamic clerics in Katsina State has officially endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office.
The religious leaders, comprising scholars from the Qadiriyya and Tijaniyya Sufi orders and the Izala movement, pledged to mobilize grassroots support across their communities.
The endorsement was announced during a special gathering in Katsina while hosting the Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters, Kabiru Masari.
Conveners noted that the decision was reached after extensive deliberations focused on national interest and administrative continuity.
Consequently, the high-profile backing provides a major political boost for the ruling party’s northern campaign strategy.
“Support for Policy Continuity”: Scholars Highlight Infrastructure and Education Gains
During the interactive session, academic and religious speakers outlined the core reasons behind their collective endorsement.
- Administrative Progress: Professor Abdulaziz Mashi urged clerics to evaluate the federal administration objectively based on education and infrastructure developments.
- Security Observations: Professor Abdullahi Pakistan noted gradual improvements in travel security while acknowledging ongoing nationwide security challenges.
- Grassroots Mobilization: Imams and youth Islamic leaders were tasked with communicating government milestones directly to their local congregations.
Furthermore, political advisers urged religious leaders to prioritize objective national assessments over political propaganda and rumors.
Consolidating Northern Support Ahead of 2027
Shifting to broader electoral preparations, presidential aides emphasized the vital role of religious influence in shaping public understanding.
Masari appealed to all participating imams to encourage eligible voters to support the administration’s developmental agenda.
“Clerics carry the responsibility of guiding their communities with truth and wisdom,” stakeholders noted during the event.
Meanwhile, political analysts view the Katsina endorsement as a significant indicator of shifting political dynamics in the North-West.
Finally, the ruling party continues to intensify strategic consultations with regional leaders ahead of the 2027 general elections.
