2027: Abejide targets 1m Yoruba votes in Kano for Tinubu

In Kano State, Nigeria, a member of the House of Representatives, Leke Abejide, has launched a grassroots mobilization and empowerment campaign targeting one million Yoruba residents in preparation for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-election bid in 2027. Abejide, representing Yagba Federal Constituency of Kogi State, inaugurated a 27-member committee to coordinate the program across Kano's 44 local government areas.

The initiative targets various groups including widows, youths, women, artisans, entrepreneurs, and vulnerable individuals requiring economic assistance.

At the Oba Yoruba Kano's palace, Abejide emphasized that the program aims to combine economic empowerment with community mobilization ahead of the 2027 presidential election. He charged committee members to ensure transparency and that the aid reaches those genuinely in need, especially widows, less privileged, and vulnerable community members. Abejide explained his deep connection with Kano, stating that he lived and conducted business in the state and has built strong relationships with residents over the years.

The committee, led by coordinator Seyi Olorunsola, pledged to prioritize the people's interests over personal considerations. The organizers assured that the program would engage Yoruba residents across Kano and provide economic support to thousands of individuals and families, particularly widows and vulnerable people. The initiative aims to merge grassroots engagement, economic empowerment, and political mobilization as the 2027 general election approaches.