Former senator representing Plateau North, I.D. Gyang,
Former senator representing Plateau North, I.D. Gyang, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu would secure re-election in 2027 despite political rhetoric suggesting resistance from parts of Northern Nigeria.
Speaking during a media chat with journalists at his Rayfield residence in Jos, Gyang dismissed claims that the “far North” is united against Tinubu’s second-term ambition, saying the region remains politically diverse and largely supportive of the ruling All Progressives Congress.
Gyang said political alignment across different regions of the country indicates strong backing for Tinubu’s leadership ahead of the next general election.
“When you talk about the far North, it is not just one block. The far North itself is a conglomerate of parties. There are very strong APC members there. Almost all the governors in the far North, except maybe one or two, are APC governors. Many legislators are also APC members.
“If you have an opposition that is drumming up its campaign, that is normal in a democratic setting. But I can assure you that the far North will not isolate itself,” he said.
He added: “You can see that the South-South is consolidated, the South-East is consolidating, the North-Central is consolidated, the South-West is consolidated and the North-East is also consolidated. Our democracy allows freedom of expression and even very loud expressions of opinion.
“But I can assure you that with my colleagues and APC members from the far North, the election of President Tinubu, except anything divine, is assured.”
Gyang attributed the growing support for the APC to policy decisions by the Tinubu administration, particularly the removal of fuel subsidy, which he said has increased federal allocations to states and improved their capacity to meet financial obligations.
He also reiterated the need for constitutional reforms to address insecurity, advocating the establishment of state police to enable sub-national governments respond more effectively to local security challenges.
The former lawmaker further expressed optimism that the Independent National Electoral Commission would conduct credible elections in 2027, citing assurances by the electoral body that it has the capacity to deliver free and fair polls.
