Lalong, Dariye, Badaru Lead Plateau Leaders to Back Tinubu’s Second Term

Former governors Simon Lalong and Joshua Dariye, along with other influential political figures from Plateau State, have rallied their support behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's bid for re-election in 2027. On Thursday, the group endorsed Tinubu at a high-profile stakeholders' meeting in Jos, vowing to cast their votes en masse for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming elections.

The meeting, chaired by Lalong who is the Deputy Chairman of the A4A Board of Trustees, brought together former ministers, senators, representatives, commissioners, and local government chairmen. By a voice vote, the participants unanimously backed Tinubu, the Governor of Plateau State and all other APC candidates for the forthcoming polls.

Lalong, in his address, assured attendees that they were convinced of Tinubu's dedication to Nigeria's progress, asserting that the President's continued leadership would drive significant socio-economic growth and national transformation. Dariye commended Tinubu's administration for its contributions to Plateau State and the nation, stating that the President deserved another term to build upon the achievements of his tenure.

Badaru Abubakar, the Director General of A4A and a former Governor of Jigawa State, emphasized the North's duty to reciprocate Tinubu's spirit of equity, fairness, and political inclusion by providing overwhelming backing in 2027. He expressed optimism that the commitment demonstrated by Plateau stakeholders would translate into millions of votes for Tinubu and other APC candidates.

The meeting concluded with a renewed commitment from A4A and its Plateau stakeholders to maintain political mobilization, grassroots engagement, and coordinated efforts to secure a victory for the APC in 2027.