By Austine Agbo Emmanuel, Kaduna
A group in Southern Kaduna has formally endorsed President Bola Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani, while rejecting the African Democratic Congress (ADC) or similar platforms ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The position was articulated in a press release jointly issued in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area by the Tinubu–Uba Leadership Network (TULN), coordinated by Solomon Jacob Maiyaki, Jonathan Kibori, Husseini Modibo, Yuguda Musa, and Rebekah Shehu.
According to the coordinators, Southern Kaduna has concluded its political deliberations and will not entertain any structure, platform, or surrogate agenda aimed at weakening the region’s collective strength.
They described attempts to recycle the politics of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai directly or through proxies, as deliberate noise with no political value, noting that the region has moved beyond reactionary narratives.
“The past is settled. Southern Kaduna is not available for political nostalgia, proxy battles, or recycled grievances. Our focus is the future, and that future is already defined,” the statement declared.
The TULN leadership further warned that Southern Kaduna will not provide room for the expansion of the ADC or any protest-driven platform.
They noted that ADC represents neither a governing alternative nor a viable route to influence, but merely an outlet for politically displaced interests seeking relevance through confusion.
“Southern Kaduna has made a deliberate choice. There will be no ADC drama here. Fragmentation is not strategy, and protest platforms cannot deliver security, development, or inclusion,” the statement said.
The coordinators emphasized that political strength is built through unity and proximity to power, not symbolic opposition or emotional detours.
The group also highlighted the role of Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa Gwabin, describing him as a central pillar in advancing the APC agenda and a product of inclusivity under the Tinubu administration.
They noted that his engagement across Southern Kaduna and beyond reflects efforts to stabilize the region, deepen trust, and mobilize support for APC-led federal and state governments.
“General Christopher Musa Gwabin is not just a son of the soil; he is a strategic asset. His role in national security and his commitment to unity have strengthened Southern Kaduna’s voice at the centre,” the statement added.
The leadership affirmed that their coordinated structure, working in synergy with the Minister, has secured overwhelming support for President Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani ahead of 2027.
The TULN leadership declared that the 2027 elections will serve as a referendum in support of the Renewed Hope Agenda, noting that the region stands to benefit from sustained alignment with the current administration.
They reaffirmed total commitment to mobilizing youths, women, community leaders, and grassroots structures to ensure the return of President Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani.
“This is no longer about personalities or distractions. It is about Renewed Hope, access, and the future of Southern Kaduna. Our decision is clear, deliberate, and irreversible,” the statement concluded.
The group called on all political actors and opinion leaders to close ranks, resist engineered distractions, and work collectively under the APC umbrella to safeguard Southern Kaduna’s political relevance and development prospects ahead of 2027.
