Atiku's Son Leads APC Group to Jigawa for Tinubu's Visit

Abba Atiku, the son of Atiku Abubakar, who is the presidential candidate for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), led his support group to Jigawa State on Monday. This visit comes ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s planned visit on Tuesday.

Atiku junior, who started the movement, said the group 'Haske' has now merged with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to support President Tinubu’s bid for re-election.

He mentioned that the president deserves a second term to fulfill his “Renewed Hope” promise to Nigerians.

Usman Meyari, the director-general of the Haske Bola Ahmed Tinubu Organisation, also spoke. He said the group was originally set up in 2019 to support Atiku Abubakar but has now decided to back the current president.

“We believe in the informal agreement on power rotation between the North and the South. Former President Muhammadu Buhari completed eight years in power. What justification do we have to deny President Bola Ahmed Tinubu the opportunity to finish his own eight-year term?

“Trying to replace Tinubu now could lead to chaos and instability. That is why we, the youth, are supporting the president to protect the country’s stability.

“We are doing this for the national interest, as every patriotic citizen wants peaceful development and progress. We must avoid selfishness by not pushing for an early northern succession. There is an understanding about a rotational presidency, and we must respect it,” Mr. Meyari said.

Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi also praised the group for their visit. He commended their choice to support the APC and President Tinubu’s re-election.

The governor thanked the delegation for their commitment to national unity and stability. “I am with you 100 percent,” Governor Namadi stated. “As a governor and a member of the APC, I stand firmly behind you, and we will work together to ensure that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu gets a second term.

“In Jigawa, our goal is not just to see Tinubu re-elected; we want to deliver a landslide victory for him in the state.”

The Jigawa State Government has promised a warm welcome for President Tinubu when he arrives on Tuesday for a working visit and campaign rally.