North-East leaders endorse Tinubu 2027
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Jul 23, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026
The endorsement signals strong regional political support for President Tinubu's re-election, potentially boosting investor confidence in policy continuity. However, the event is primarily political and unlikely to have immediate direct impact on financial markets.
On July 24, 2026, political leaders from Nigeria's North-East region, led by Nigeria — Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum and former SGF Baba Gana Kingibe, visited President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja to formally endorse his re-election bid for the 2027 presidential election. The delegation, comprising governors, ministers, lawmakers, traditional rulers, and stakeholders from the six North-East states, pledged to mobilize grassroots support for the Tinubu-Shettima ticket and the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress (APC). They commended Tinubu's decision to retain Vice President Kashim Shettima as running mate and praised the administration's infrastructure projects, security interventions, and economic reforms. President Tinubu thanked the delegation, described the economy as stabilized, and vowed to continue reforms. Separately, the APC launched a reconciliation drive in Nigeria — Anambra State to unite aggrieved members ahead of 2027, while APC chieftain Olusola Oke dismissed concerns about the party's prospects in Nigeria — Ondo State.
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