The Chairman of the Tinubu-Uba Sani Mobilisation Network, Dr Abdulmumini Mohammed Aminu-Zaria, has declared support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani in 2027, insisting that both leaders deserve a second term to consolidate their achievements.
Aminu-Zaria, who spoke at a press conference on Sunday, October 11, said the mobilisation network was targeting 1.2 million votes in Kaduna State for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections.
He maintained that his support for the two leaders was based on their performance in office and not merely on political friendship or party loyalty.
“If he has not done very well, honestly speaking, I can only be his friend and go with him. Whatever he says, I will follow him. But I cannot malign my name,” he said.
The mobilisation network chairman argued that Governor Uba Sani had demonstrated commitment to development in Kaduna State, particularly in infrastructure, security, healthcare and governance.
He also credited President Tinubu with supporting the governor’s development agenda, saying many of the projects being executed in Kaduna would not have been possible without cooperation between the state and federal governments.
“These things would not have been possible without the support of the President. All the development in Kaduna State cannot be discussed without mentioning Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” Aminu-Zaria said.
Aminu-Zaria urged voters to put political sentiments aside and assess the governor based on his record, arguing that four years was often insufficient for an administration to complete major development projects.
“My call for the people of Kaduna State is that we should put sentiment aside. If he has done it well, let’s accept that he has done it and give him the opportunity to go for a second term so that he can complete the good job he has started,” he said.
He warned that a change of government could jeopardise ongoing projects, particularly if an incoming administration chose to abandon initiatives started by its predecessor for political reasons.
According to him, continuity in governance is necessary to ensure that public investments deliver their intended benefits.
“No government can start a project and complete it in four years. You need extra time. That is the extra time we are talking about because of what he has done. He needs extra time,” he added.
The chairman also highlighted the federal appointments secured by indigenes of Kaduna State, arguing that the state had benefited from representation under the Tinubu administration.
He cited appointments into ministerial positions and other federal agencies, as well as the emergence of a Kaduna indigene as Speaker of the House of Representatives, as evidence of the state’s political relevance.
On infrastructure, Aminu-Zaria singled out the Abuja-Kaduna road project as a major priority, describing the route as a critical link between the North and the Federal Capital Territory.
He said improvements to the road would boost commercial activities, ease transportation and address longstanding concerns over travel along the corridor.
The mobilisation chairman expressed optimism that substantial progress would be recorded on the project before December.
He also praised the governor’s performance in other sectors, including healthcare and public service administration, arguing that the state’s development efforts had been strengthened by support from the federal government.
Aminu-Zaria further defended the removal of the petrol subsidy by the Tinubu administration, acknowledging the economic hardship experienced by Nigerians but insisting that difficult reforms were necessary.
“Yes, there is hardship in the land because of some policies. These policies are important; we must carry them out. It is either you do it and suffer, then enjoy later, or refuse to do it and suffer the consequences later,” he said.
Drawing from his experience in the federal civil service, where he said he served for about 35 years before retiring as a director of human resources, he argued that the reforms had increased the resources available to state governments to meet their obligations.
He maintained that the benefits of such policies should be assessed over time rather than solely by their immediate impact on household finances.
Aminu-Zaria also attributed the APC’s prospects in Kaduna State to what he described as improved relations between the state government and Southern Kaduna communities.
He contrasted the current political atmosphere with previous years, when religious differences and strained relations between the government and some communities allegedly contributed to electoral challenges for the ruling party.
According to him, the emergence of a Christian deputy governor and the administration’s engagement with communities across religious lines have helped strengthen mutual trust.
“Today, Southern Kaduna and the government of Kaduna State are in sync. Today, the deputy governor is a Christian,” he said.
He added that Governor Uba Sani had demonstrated respect for the cultural and religious practices of different communities by participating in events involving both Christians and Muslims.
“If it is Muslim, we go; if it is Christian, we go. That is why you see Christians and Muslims cohabiting in Kaduna State mutually. There is no mutual distrust,” Aminu-Zaria said.
He further disclosed that members of his mobilisation network had visited parts of Southern Kaduna to conduct campaigns against drug abuse, claiming that their engagements had exposed them to local perceptions of the state government’s performance.
The chairman expressed confidence that these relationships would help strengthen the APC’s support base ahead of the 2027 elections.
On the persistent insecurity affecting parts of the country, Aminu-Zaria called for a shift from an overwhelming reliance on military operations to a broader strategy that combines security enforcement with dialogue, education and community development.
He argued that the continued use of force without adequately addressing the underlying causes of violence had failed to produce lasting results.
“When you consistently tackle a problem using one method for 10 years without achieving the desired result, and you continue with that method, it means you are not ready to tackle the problem,” he said.
According to him, Nigeria’s security challenges are compounded by inadequate personnel and equipment, the proliferation of weapons, recruitment by armed groups and longstanding tensions between farmers and herders.
He also identified the lack of access to education and basic social services in remote communities as factors that could make vulnerable populations susceptible to recruitment by criminal and extremist groups.
Aminu-Zaria urged governments to establish accessible schools in underserved communities, with educational programmes that recognise local circumstances and help integrate residents into the wider society.
“When every year you talk about a budget with your family in the bush, and that family does not know what a budget is, does not feel it and does not see it, the only things they see are farmers and cows,” he said.
He maintained that addressing the social and economic conditions in affected communities would complement military operations and provide a more sustainable response to insecurity.
The chairman also criticised inflammatory political statements on security, arguing that public officials should prioritise practical action and reassurance for communities affected by kidnappings and attacks.
According to him, government leaders must demonstrate concern for victims and their families rather than engage in public exchanges with armed groups.
“The issue is not whether you pay ransom or whether you do not pay ransom. The question is: let the children not be killed, and let no citizen or indigene be killed. Provide the security you swore an oath to provide,” he said.
He praised Governor Uba Sani’s approach to engaging affected communities, arguing that visits by political leaders and assurances about the safe return of kidnapped victims could provide reassurance to families.
Responding to questions about the economic hardship facing Nigerians and growing calls for political change in 2027, Aminu-Zaria argued that voters should carefully examine the feasibility of opposition promises before making electoral decisions.
He questioned proposals to reintroduce the petrol subsidy, saying such a policy could carry significant financial consequences for the country.
He argued that political promises should be assessed against their practical implications rather than accepted solely because they appeal to voters experiencing economic difficulties.
“Is it easy to say? Yes. Is it easy to do? The answer is no,” he said, referring to promises made by politicians during election campaigns.
Aminu-Zaria also defended the principle of power rotation between northern and southern Nigeria, arguing that the country’s political arrangement should be respected.
He noted that the North had held the presidency for eight years under former President Muhammadu Buhari and maintained that the South should be allowed its turn under Tinubu.
“For me, I believe in equity. Not because I am from the APC, but because we ran eight years and the North ran eight years. If Tinubu is on board and he is from the South, then it is only fair that we respect the rotation,” he said.
He insisted that the Tinubu administration should be given another opportunity to consolidate its policies and development programmes.
On the network’s target of 1.2 million votes for the APC in Kaduna State, Aminu-Zaria said the figure was based on the group’s internal assessment rather than an arbitrary political declaration.
He acknowledged that electoral outcomes would ultimately depend on voters’ decisions but expressed confidence in the ruling party’s chances.
“We did not just say 1.2 million. We said it based on our own analysis,” he said.
“Let the election come and go, and let’s see the numbers,” he added.
Aminu-Zaria maintained that the combination of Governor Uba Sani’s performance, federal support under Tinubu and improved engagement with different communities would strengthen the APC’s position in Kaduna State.
He urged residents to evaluate the administration on its record and give both leaders another term to complete projects and consolidate ongoing reforms.
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