Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has declared he is ready to take a political bullet for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election, defending his support despite economic hardship and growing questions over the administration’s record ahead of the 2027 general election.
Sani made the declaration during an interview on Trust TV’s Daily Politics programme on Tuesday, insisting that his backing for Tinubu was rooted in personal conviction, shared political history and what he described as tangible gains for Kaduna State.
“I have no apology supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and I will continue to support him till the last minute,” the governor said.
Asked whether he was prepared to take a political bullet for the president, Sani expressed confidence that his position would eventually be vindicated.
“I can tell you today, tomorrow, and next tomorrow, that I will be vindicated,” he added.
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From pro-democracy struggle to political loyalty
Sani traced his relationship with Tinubu to 1994, when both were involved in the struggle to restore democratic rule during military government. He recalled Tinubu’s association with the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), which opposed military rule and supported the campaign for democratic governance.
The governor said their shared history, particularly their commitment to democracy and the devolution of power, had influenced his assessment of Tinubu’s leadership.
He also pointed to federal projects and appointments involving Kaduna State as reasons for his support. These include the Federal University of Applied Sciences in Southern Kaduna, the Federal University of Education in Zaria, the Federal University of Petroleum Resources in Rigachikun and the proposed conversion of Kaduna Polytechnic into a federal university of technology.
Sani also cited the reconstruction of the Kaduna-Birnin Gwari road and the appointment of Kaduna indigenes to senior federal positions.
He maintained that these benefits accrued to the state rather than to him personally.
“The favour he has done is not to me, because he has not given me. It’s to the state,” he said.
Economic hardship tests the case for continuity
The governor acknowledged the severity of poverty in northern Nigeria but maintained that the region’s difficulties predated Tinubu’s presidency. He likened the situation to a neglected, deteriorating building that had become increasingly difficult to repair.
He also challenged opposition parties to present credible alternatives rather than rely solely on calls to remove the incumbent.
“When you say don’t vote for Asiwaju, you must bring an alternative,” he said.
Sani’s defence places two questions at the centre of the 2027 debate: whether the administration’s policies and projects justify another term, and whether opposition parties can convince voters that they offer a better path.
His comments also carried a pointed admission about northern leadership. He said political leaders in the region needed to examine their records and accept responsibility for the challenges facing their communities.
“The northerners are their own problem. We shouldn’t run away,” he said.
Security remains a test in Kaduna
On insecurity, Sani acknowledged continuing concerns, particularly attacks in Millennium City. He said he had consulted military and security officials and that plans were underway to strengthen the security presence.
His endorsement of Tinubu therefore comes alongside unresolved concerns over household hardship and public safety. As political alliances take shape ahead of 2027, voters will assess such declarations against measurable improvements in their daily lives, not loyalty alone.
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