According to a report by Vanguard on Saturday, September 6, 2025, Umar Tanko Yakasai, the Director-General of the Tinubu Support Group, TSG, has stated that no politician in the country has the ability to convince Nigerians not to vote for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.
He stressed that Tinubu has laid a strong foundation in governance, making it difficult for any opposition to sway the support he currently enjoys.
The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Said Ahmed, also echoed this stance by affirming that there is no vacancy in Aso Villa ahead of the next election.
She maintained that the President’s achievements and policies would stand as a solid reason for Nigerians to renew his mandate.
According to her, Tinubu’s record in office would naturally pave the way for continuity.
This comes after a statement by Kabir Marafa, a former Senator who represented Zamfara Central from 2011 to 2019.
Marafa had earlier threatened to cut down Tinubu’s votes by one million in the next election.
He claimed that the President abandoned some of the key figures who worked tirelessly for his success in the 2023 polls, including those who supported the campaign in Zamfara.
Senator Marafa, who served as the Director-General of the Tinubu/Shettima Campaign Organization in Zamfara State, insisted that his political influence could affect Tinubu’s chances if certain grievances were not addressed.
His remarks attracted attention, considering his past involvement in the President’s campaign activities in the North-West.
Responding to the claim, Umar Tanko Yakasai dismissed Marafa’s threat as unrealistic.
He argued that the former Senator does not command the kind of political strength needed to reduce Tinubu’s support at the national level.
According to him, Tinubu’s widespread backing is based on his performance and long-standing reputation in Nigerian politics.
Yakasai further took aim at the emerging opposition coalition, describing it as a fragile alliance of individuals with poor governance records.
He said the coalition does not pose any real challenge to the ruling party, stressing that Nigerians would be more interested in the visible achievements of the current administration.
He maintained that President Tinubu’s record since assuming office has provided enough evidence of leadership capacity.
He pointed out that attempts to undermine his popularity would not succeed, as the administration has concrete results to present to the people ahead of 2027.
He said: “We’re not afraid of the coalition because we have a lot to tell Nigerians. A lot has been done by the Tinubu administration. It is delusional for anyone to think he can take even one bite away from Tinubu.”
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