Gbajabiamila urges Northern leaders to back Tinubu’s second-term bid, hails unity for national progress
Fatima Ndagi
Chief of Staff to the President and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, has called on Northern political leaders to throw their weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing him as a leader whose track record and commitment to national unity warrant unwavering support.
Gbajabiamila made the appeal on Thursday during the 2025 Dialogue Session of the Northern Caucus of the National Forum of Former Legislators, which he hosted in Abuja.
He charged the forum to mobilize support for Tinubu’s administration and his second-term ambition, emphasizing that Nigeria’s development rests on unity, continuity, and adherence to political agreements.
“President Tinubu is not just a Southern leader; he is a national leader who has carried every region along,” Gbajabiamila stated. “From critical infrastructure to policy reforms, the North is benefitting from a government that believes in equity and shared prosperity.”
He pointed to ongoing infrastructure projects across Northern Nigeria—including road networks, rail line expansions, and agricultural revitalization efforts—as evidence of the administration’s balanced approach to national development.
“We are laying solid foundations today, and it is only right that the President is allowed to finish what he started,” Gbajabiamila added.
Following deliberations, the Northern Caucus issued a communiqué endorsing the Southern Presidency and President Tinubu’s second-term aspiration. The document was co-signed by Hon. Rufai Chanchangi, Coordinator of the Northern Caucus, and Hon. Atiwurcha, Secretary of the Caucus.
“As partners in nation building, we subscribe to issues that unite us as a people for the peace and progress of our nation, Nigeria. We align to the unifying foundation of our country which relates to the rotation of power between the NORTH and SOUTH. We advocate that the south be allowed to complete their tenure.
“The forum is of the belief that it will be in the best interest of the north for the incumbent to complete the tenure of the south.” the communiqué declared.
Speaking at the event, National Chairman of the Forum, Hon. Nnanna Igbokwe, lauded the Northern Caucus for what he termed a “bold and patriotic stand.”
“This resolution by the Northern Caucus is a significant statement of statesmanship. It shows leadership that transcends personal or regional interest. I am confident that more zones will follow this example in the spirit of unity and continuity,” Igbokwe remarked.
The 2025 Dialogue Session is part of a series of nationwide consultations by the Forum aimed at fostering inclusive governance and ensuring a smooth democratic transition.
