2027: Shehu Sani Declares Support for Tinubu, Gov. Uba Sani’s Re-election

Former senator and human rights activist, Shehu Sani, has publicly declared his support for the re-election bids of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani in the 2027 general elections.

Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday, Sani emphasized that ensuring the re-election of both leaders is a greater priority to him than pursuing his own political ambitions.

“The re-election of Tinubu and Governor Sani in 2027 is more important to me than my personal political interests. We are working hard to gain support from the people of Kaduna State and the entire northern region for this project,” he said.

Sani argued that it would be politically and morally unreasonable for power to return to the North in 2027, having already produced a president—Muhammadu Buhari—who served two terms. He also noted that President Tinubu had significantly supported Buhari’s rise to power and deserves reciprocal support from the North.

“It is only rational that the support Tinubu gave Buhari and the North be returned now,” he added.

Highlighting developments under the Tinubu administration, Sani pointed to increased infrastructure projects and key ministerial appointments given to northerners. He noted that several critical portfolios—such as Defense, Foreign Affairs, Agriculture, Transportation, and Health—are headed by northerners, along with top security positions including the Chief of Defence Staff and National Security Adviser.

“Our own was in power for eight years but failed to address major issues—like insecurity, the Mambilla power project, or completing key road projects,” he said. “This is not the time to demand power back. It’s the time to work with those currently in office to advance our interests, and then contest again in 2031.”

Sani’s remarks are expected to stir political debate in the region, as discussions around zoning and power rotation continue ahead of the next general elections.