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IF I WERE TINUBU
IF I WERE TINUBU
By: Inuwa Bwala
Since his emergence as the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has enjoyed the services of so many Advisers, on what should form the criteria of his choice of a running mate.
Some told him that being old fashioned and lacking knowledge of contemporary trends in governance and International Relations: Knowing that he is frail and his health could fail him at a very critical stage of his stewardship; he should go for a younger, healthier and more intellectually vibrant person, who is vast in international Relations and economy, as running mate.
Others said, that being an APC man: a party with large followers in the North and as a Southwesterner and a Muslim from a Christian dominated zone: Tim bu should pick a Northerner, possibly a Christian to run with him.
To some, given that we are in a season of backstabbing, blackmail and betrayals by political associates, he should rather be a staunch loyalist, who is betting his life for his sake.
Also the fact that he has very strong challengers amongst those seeking to be president from other parties: at a time his own party the APC, is facing internal wranglings, defections or threats of defection and disaffection: Tinubu should nominate a unifier, with proven record of mobilizing support in trying times as this, to be his running mate.
Coupled with the kind of propaganda and mudslinging, which threatens to cast doubt over his credentials and the attendant ethnicization of politics, he should pick a non-Hausa person: even in the face of Hausa/Fulani domination of the political space.
The last, and seemingly the one that seems to catch his fancy is the one which suggests he should pick a Muslim Northerner, preferably from the North East: which has the position zoned to it.
These and many others have been the general theorization being bandied before Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, at this seeming labyrinthine time.
Perhaps, the overbearing interests and calculations that accompany each suggestion led to the nomination of what has been termed “placeholder”, whatever that means. The choice of Masari, a hitherto obscure personality in national politics as the fall guy makes it even more intriguing as it is a strange lexicon in Nigerian politics.
The Independent National Electoral Commission described it as an aberration to the known laws.
With the available window left for Tinubu, to substitute Masari with another person, it means there is still room to take a second look at all the suggestions and make a choice that can sell better and who has capacity to effectively deputize for him.
In my opinion, the totality of these suggestions point to a Muslim/Muslim choice. So many people, especially Christians view this option as an anathema, capable of jeopardizing the established tradition of joint faith candidature for past Presidential tickets. As against the issue of competence and capability, this issue seems to have taken the center stage, and as a Christian, I tended to disposed to a Muslim/Christian ticket.
Given that political calculations differ with the issue of religious doctrines, I have come to realize that a Muslim/Christine ticket may appeal to our sentiments, but may not be politically expedient, in a game in which Christians have chosen to play the backbenchers.
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Before now, Christians regarded politics as a game fit for the spiritually unclean, and the unlearned. The realities of contemporary politics seem to have opened their eyes now to the effect that it may not be the anathema they thought.
Be that as it may, I feel the brightest option left for Bola Ahmed Tinubu is to go for a Muslim Northerner, with record of good political outing and who poses little or no threat to the faith of others. After all, even with a Muslim/Ticket, the laws of the land recognizes Nigeria as a secular state: and not even such a ticket can alter that fact.
In choosing whom to pick, I recommend Senator Kashim Shettima, who seems to have met all the criteria contained in the diverse suggestions, except: being a Muslim.
My last check reveals that even Bola Ahmed Tinubu is disposed to Shettima, having tested him on all requisite credentials.
Should that permutation fail, Boss Mustapha; the Secretary to the Federal Government, SGF, fits into my estimation; having met all requirements, except one: being a Christian.
A Tinubu Shettima Ticket is both sellable and leaves no room for betrayals, just as a Tinubu Mustapha ticket; creating room for continuity.
IF I WERE TINUBU
ADC Moves to Break APC Grip on Borno as Durkwa, Bulama Fugu Lead 2027 Political Battle
By:Michael Mike
In what appears to be the strongest opposition realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections in Borno State, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has unveiled heavyweight senatorial, House of Representatives and State Assembly candidates in a direct challenge to the long-standing dominance of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The party’s emergence of former APC governorship aspirant Idris Mamman Durkwa for Borno South, alongside Bulama Fugu and Babagana Zanna, signals what political observers describe as an ambitious attempt to dismantle APC’s political stronghold in the state.
The ADC consensus primaries held in Maiduguri produced candidates expected to confront some of Borno’s most influential political figures, including Senator Ali Ndume, Senate Chief Whip Mohammed Tahir Monguno and Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan.
The opposition party said its strategy is built around presenting “credible alternatives” capable of capitalising on growing public frustration over insecurity, economic hardship and governance challenges across the state and the country.
ADC Organising Secretary, Mohammed Bolori, disclosed that about 25 State Assembly candidates and eight House of Representatives candidates were affirmed through consensus by party stakeholders, describing the move as part of broader efforts to strengthen the party’s grassroots structure before 2027.
The development is expected to intensify political rivalry in Borno, particularly in Borno South, where Senator Ndume recently secured fresh endorsements from APC stakeholders and Deputy Speaker Abdullahi Musa Askira.
Bolori, while criticising the APC-led administration over worsening hardship and insecurity, assured supporters that ADC candidates would prioritise security, economic recovery and social welfare if elected.
With governorship primaries and additional House of Representatives contests still ahead, political analysts believe the ADC is positioning itself for what could become one of the fiercest electoral contests in Borno’s recent political history.
ADC Moves to Break APC Grip on Borno as Durkwa, Bulama Fugu Lead 2027 Political Battle
Guber 2027: Wali emerges APC candidate for Yobe
Alhaji Baba Mallam Wali, fcan, mni, has emerged as the gubernatorial candidate for your state following the primary election held in Yobe state ahead of the 2027 general election.
Baba Mallam Wali won the election with the landslide victory where he defeated his two opponents, Hon. Bashir Shariff Machina and Engr. Mustapha Mai Hajja.
The affirmation exercise culminated in the final collection of results at the headquarters of the three senatorial districts in the state, where party leaders, stakeholders, and supporters had converged.
Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and members of the media monitored the process across the wards and at the collation center.
Speaking to Newsng after the primary election, Alhaji Baba Mallam Wali, mni, thanked party members and supporters for what he described as an overwhelming show of confidence and love.
He further expressed gratitude to his supporters for the love and solidarity shown toward him and also praised the crowd for remaining committed and conducting the primary election peacefully during the procession.
Guber 2027: Wali emerges APC candidate for Yobe
Buni wins the Yobe East senatorial seat
By: Yahaya Wakili
The executive governor of Yobe state, Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON, COMN, has won the Yobe East senatorial district primary election.
And Senator Ibrahim Mohammed Bomai has won the Yobe South Senatorial seat. While Senator Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan GCON, the longest-serving senator, has won the Yobe North Senatorial seat, respectively.
Senator Musa Mustapha moved a motion for endorsement of His Excellency Governor Mai Mala Buni CON as the sole APC senatorial candidate for the Yobe East Senatorial District.
The motion was seconded by Hon. Lawan Shettima Ali in line with the provisions of our laws.
“I am truly grateful to our political leaders and constituents for the opportunity given to me to serve in the Nigerian Senate,” Senator Mustapha said.
He maintained that Governor Mai Mala Buni and I have always agreed on everything that we have to do to make our state better, and he is the one that will take over from me.
“With his track record of performance, the Yobe East senatorial election has already been won by Governor Buni, inshallah, and I don’t think there is anybody today with the political capacity to even come near him in the upcoming elections.
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