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2027: Ex-Kogi gov predicts APC landslide, defends Tinubu’s record

Premium Times19 October 2026, 16:22 UTCNigeria

Mr Bello said the newly established Arewa for Asiwaju movement would help consolidate support for Mr Tinubu across northern Nigeria, arguing that the president deserves a second term to complete his eight-year tenure. The post 2027: Ex-Kogi gov predicts APC landslide, defends Tinubu’s record appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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