Tinubu has done more for North — Yilwatda

National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has stated that President Bola Tinubu has made more progress for Northern Nigeria in three years than previous administrations. This claim was made during a meeting in Abuja with a delegation from the Arewa for Asiwaju group, led by former Kano State Governor, Ibrahim Shekarau.

Yilwatda praised the group's inclusive structure and election mobilization plans, emphasizing that their participation would benefit the APC and the Presidential Campaign Council. He urged the group to collaborate with the party in mobilizing voters across the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory, stating that electoral success necessitates effective planning, robust structures, and cooperation among stakeholders.

Yilwatda highlighted that the North has witnessed significant road construction under Tinubu's administration, with over 3,000 kilometers of roads currently under construction or procured in the region alone. The APC chairman also encouraged Northern leaders to utilize the Nigerian Education Loan Fund to enhance educational opportunities in the area.

Shekarau explained that the A4A initiative aimed to mobilize voters in the North and the FCT, identify areas of weak electoral performance, and address the reasons behind voter apathy and low turnout. The group established 20 directorates and appointed coordinators across various levels to complement the party's existing structures.

Shekarau announced that the group's secretariat would be inaugurated on October 17, with Vice-President Kashim Shettima expected to attend. Former Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong, the Deputy Chairman of the A4A Board of Trustees, emphasized that the group comprises experienced political leaders supporting the APC and aiming to improve its electoral performance in the 2027 elections.