President Bola Tinubu has boldly blamed political opposition leaders for the nation’s current economic hardships, including hunger and poverty.
He asserted that rival politicians created the very problems they now exploit for political criticism against his administration.
President Tinubu made the remarks during the official flag-off of his 2027 re-election campaign at Ranchers Bees Stadium in Kaduna.
Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga noted that the criticisms were aimed at figures like former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar.
Consequently, the high-stakes political gathering set the tone for an intense electoral battle leading into the 2027 general elections.
Abuja-Highway Commissioned as APC Leaders Rally Support
During the massive rally, President Tinubu also inaugurated an 81-kilometre section of the Abuja-Kaduna highway via a symbolic ribbon-cutting ceremony.
- High-Level Attendance: Vice-President Kashim Shettima, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, and 32 APC governors attended the event in solidarity.
- Historical Significance: Leaders recalled Kaduna’s historical role as a political powerhouse and praised grassroots supporters for turning out in numbers.
- Poverty Eradication: The president reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to eliminating poverty through robust infrastructure and economic reform.
Furthermore, Vice-President Shettima commended President Tinubu’s historical political loyalty to northern leaders, urging citizens to sustain their mandate for continuity.
Campaign Leadership Warns Against Misinformation and Deepfakes
Shifting to party organization, campaign leaders urged supporters to remain vigilant against opposition propaganda and AI-generated deepfake materials.
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani and Campaign Director-General Abdulaziz Yari defended the federal government’s economic reforms.
“We must judge administrations based on tangible performance and infrastructural investments,” campaign officials stated.
Meanwhile, Works Minister Dave Umahi highlighted ongoing infrastructural strides across the North-West region during virtual commissioning sessions.
Finally, the ruling party expressed absolute confidence in securing a decisive victory through sustained grassroots mobilization and economic transparency.
