A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr Musa Illiyasu Kwankwaso, has said opposition parties will face a tough challenge in the North ahead of the 2027 general elections, following the massive turnout recorded during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit to Jigawa State.
Kwankwaso made the remarks while reacting to the large crowd of supporters who turned out to welcome the President during the APC presidential campaign rally held at the Dutse Township Stadium.
He described the massive reception, which began at the airport and continued through the streets of Dutse to the rally venue, as a demonstration of Tinubu’s growing popularity and political influence in the North-West.
According to him, the enthusiastic crowd, accompanied by chants of “4+4” in support of the President’s re-election bid, showed the level of support Tinubu enjoys among the people of the region.
The APC chieftain said the turnout had further strengthened his confidence in the party’s electoral prospects, expressing the belief that opposition parties would find it difficult to gain significant support in the North-West.
He added that the rally reflected the APC’s strong political position in the region and expressed optimism that the party would secure a convincing victory in the 2027 elections.
Kwankwaso also commended Governor Umar Namadi for the projects executed by his administration, describing them as evidence of his commitment to improving the welfare and living conditions of the people of Jigawa State.
He equally praised residents and APC supporters for their large turnout, warm reception and peaceful conduct during the President’s visit.
“The Jigawa rally has further confirmed that the North-West region is a safe haven for Mr President, and it is going to be a walkover during the general elections,” he said.