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The Jigawa conversation by some clerics and top politicians on the 2027 election is significant, reckons ADE SAMUEL In Nigerian politics, loyalty is valuable, but loyalty backed by political intelligence,
The Jigawa conversation, involving more than 500 Islamic scholars, preachers, and clerics from across Nigeria, along with six northern APC governors, is a significant political development ahead of the 2027 election, according to political analyst ADE SAMUEL. The endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term by these influential stakeholders highlights the importance of building relationships with religious leaders, traditional institutions, and community leaders in Nigeria's complex political landscape.
This gathering, led by President Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Political Matters, Ibrahim Kabir Masari, is a major step towards mobilising broad-based support for the President and underscores the need for continued engagement with these stakeholders to achieve the ultimate political objective.
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