Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has called on politicians from Northern Nigeria to set aside their presidential ambitions until 2031, stressing the importance of supporting President Bola Tinubu’s administration throughout its full tenure.
Speaking at a two-day interactive session in Kaduna on Tuesday, July 29, themed “Assessing Electoral Promises: Fostering Government-Citizens’ Engagement for National Unity,” Akume stated:
“Tinubu promised impartiality in governance, and he has upheld that promise without fail.”
He emphasized the need to encourage stable and effective leadership rather than disrupt it with premature political ambitions.
“There is a lot of misinformation in the media, but Tinubu has strengthened national security, revitalized agriculture, reduced food prices, and improved infrastructure,” Akume added.
“The president has positively impacted every part of the country. The removal of fuel subsidy has provided subnational governments with more resources for impactful projects and democratic dividends.”
Highlighting northern representation in governance, Akume said: “Tinubu has appointed many northerners to key positions, and they are performing well. The claim that the North is being marginalized is unfounded.”
He concluded by urging northern politicians to prioritize national development over personal ambitions.
“With what has been achieved in just over two years, patriotic politicians should wait until 2031. 2027 should not be in your minds—Tinubu has done well and deserves to continue.”
