Speaker Abbas Declares Tinubu Has No Rival in Kaduna Ahead of 2027

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has asserted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu faces no credible rival in Kaduna State as the nation gears up for the 2027 general elections. Speaker Abbas, who hails from Kaduna State, made this strong political declaration during President Tinubu’s recent visit to the state to commission several developmental projects.

During the President’s one-day official visit, which saw him commissioning significant projects including the Institute of Skill Acquisition & Development, a 300-bed specialist hospital, and 100 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses, Speaker Abbas was among the high-profile dignitaries who received him.

While specific detailed reasons for Speaker Abbas’s confidence in Tinubu’s dominance in Kaduna were not extensively articulated in recent reports directly linked to the “no rival” statement, his overall commendation of President Tinubu’s leadership points to the perceived positive impact of the current administration’s policies and projects on the state.

Speaker Abbas has been a consistent supporter of the President’s agenda, recently commending him for showing leadership in addressing security challenges, such as the mass killings in Benue State. His political pronouncements often align with the All Progressives Congress (APC) government’s narrative of progress and stability.

The Speaker’s declaration underscores the APC’s confidence in its stronghold in Kaduna State and its strategy to consolidate political support ahead of the next election cycle. It also highlights the ongoing political jostling and endorsements that are becoming increasingly common as the 2027 elections draw closer.