Politics
2027 Presidency give out Over 500 Islamic Scholars Back Tinubu for Second Term
Masari made the disclosure in a statement issued by his media office and shared on his Facebook page on Saturday, following his participation in the Northern Muslim Intellectual Forum held in Dutse, Jigawa State.
The forum, which took place at the Sir Ahmadu Bello Hall, New Secretariat, Dutse, attracted Islamic scholars, intellectuals, religious leaders and other stakeholders from the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory.
According to the statement, discussions at the gathering focused on key issues affecting the northern region, including insecurity, socio-economic difficulties and developmental challenges.
Masari said the gathering also provided an opportunity for participants to deliberate on matters of The gathering attracted approximately 500 Islamic scholars and religious leaders, including Sheikhs, Imams, Huffaz of the Qur’an and Islamic preachers.
“Participants reviewed developments across Northern Nigeria, with particular attention to security, infrastructure and economic development. They expressed satisfaction with the approach adopted by President Tinubu in addressing the challenges facing the North, particularly insecurity, while acknowledging progress recorded under his administration.
“In a unanimous resolution, the participants endorsed President Tinubu for re-election in the 2027 presidential election, expressing confidence in the direction of his administration and its efforts in economic reform, infrastructure development, security and national transformation.
“The forum also passed a vote of confidence in President Tinubu and urged Nigerians, particularly Northerners, to support his re-election and vote for him and other candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming elections.
The statement added that participants also stressed the importance of unity, political stability and constructive engagement among political, religious and community leaders. that the endorsement came hours after APC released a list of members of Tinubu’s presidential campaign council.
