Jigawa's Former Governors Now Support Tinubu, Says Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has said that Jigawa State is solidly behind the All Progressives Congress (APC). He claimed that all four former governors of the state, including Sule Lamido, are now supporting President Bola Tinubu.

Shettima spoke on Tuesday at an APC campaign rally in Dutse, the state capital. He expressed confidence that President Tinubu would get strong support from Jigawa in the 2027 presidential election.

The vice president mentioned former governors Ali Sa’ad, Saminu Turaki, Muhammad Badaru, and Sule Lamido as key political figures who are now with the APC.

According to PREMIUM TIMES, Lamido, who is part of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) backed by Nyesom Wike, has not yet reacted to Shettima’s statement.

"Jigawa State is home to the APC. Every notable politician of consequence is with us," Shettima said. "The former governors of Jigawa State, Ali Sa’ad, Ibrahim Saminu Turaki, Muhammad Badaru Abubakar, and even Alhaji Sule Lamido, are with us."

He added that President Tinubu is a leader who cares about the North. He pointed to significant infrastructure projects happening across the region.

Shettima mentioned the revival and completion of roads that were previously abandoned, ongoing rail expansions, and the Greater Dutse Water Project as evidence of the government's commitment to its promises.

He urged the people of Jigawa to show their support by voting for President Tinubu and other APC candidates in 2027. He reminded them that the people of the North are known for rewarding loyalty and goodwill.