The Presidency has hit back at opposition figures questioning President Bola Tinubu’s popularity in northern Nigeria, pointing to the APC campaign rally in Kaduna as evidence that the President continues to attract support in the region. Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, said the event had discredited claims that Tinubu would […]
The Presidency has hit back at opposition figures questioning President Bola Tinubu’s popularity in northern Nigeria, pointing to the APC campaign rally in Kaduna as evidence that the President continues to attract support in the region.
Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, said the event had discredited claims that Tinubu would not be welcomed in any part of northern Nigeria.
In a post on X, Onanuga reacted to the All Progressives Congress presidential campaign held in Kaduna over the weekend, describing the gathering as an unforgettable moment for the ruling party.
He argued that the crowd and atmosphere at the event had challenged the position of opposition leaders, particularly those in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), who had questioned the President’s acceptance in the North.
According to the presidential spokesman, the support displayed at the rally contradicted what he described as a false narrative being promoted by Tinubu’s critics.
Onanuga took a swipe at the opposition figures, referring to them as “bad belle” leaders and insisting that the Kaduna event had put their claims to shame.
He also praised Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani for the rally, describing the gathering as a colourful show in support of the APC and its presidential campaign.
The event, however, generated mixed reactions among Nigerians, with some questioning whether the crowd reflected genuine political support for the President.
Some Nigerians alleged that attendees had been paid to participate in the rally. However, the report did not establish the truth of the allegation.
The competing reactions have brought renewed attention to the question of Tinubu’s support in northern Nigeria as the country moves towards the 2027 presidential election.