old Yakasai wishes Tinubu success in 2027 election
Elder statesman Tanko Yakasai and Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke expressed support for President Bola Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid during an APC campaign event. Adeleke, who recently aligned with the APC, promised to lead a campaign focused on action and reform.
Why it matters
The alignment of diverse political figures with the incumbent president signals a consolidation of support within the ruling party ahead of the next election cycle.
Elder statesman Alhaji Tanko Yakasai has wished President Bola Tinubu success in the 2027 presidential election.
Yakasai, who said he was born in 1925, spoke on Wednesday at the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council inauguration in Abuja.
The elder statesman expressed gratitude to Tinubu and the party leadership for inviting him to the gathering, describing his attendance as an opportunity to reconnect with old friends and political associates.
“I would also like to convey my best wishes to Mr President, President Ahmed Bola Tinubu, and wish him success in the coming election,” he said.
Yakasai thanked God for keeping him alive to this day and thanked the president for giving him the opportunity to address the gathering.
He also thanked the APC leadership for recognising him and inviting him to participate in the event.
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