Nigeria [VIDEO] Bello Declares Kogi an APC Stronghold, Says Tinubu Doesn’t Need to Campaign

The Digest:

Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has confidently asserted that President Bola Tinubu does not need to campaign in the state ahead of the 2027 elections, claiming there is “no opposition here.” Speaking at a rally supporting Tinubu and Governor Usman Ododo’s second-term bids, Bello dismissed rival parties as insignificant, though his remarks drew swift public criticism and references to his ongoing legal issues with the EFCC.

Key Points:

• Yahaya Bello declared Kogi a stronghold of the ruling APC.
• He stated that President Tinubu does not need to campaign in the state.
• Bello dismissed opposition parties as inconsequential.
• The comments were made at a rally for Tinubu and Governor Ododo.
• Online reactions criticized Bello, citing his EFCC case.
• Many questioned the timing and intent behind his statement.
• The event highlighted ongoing political alignment ahead of 2027.

Bello’s bold proclamation underscores the blending of political loyalty, legal scrutiny, and public perception in Nigeria’s evolving democratic landscape.

Sources: Vanguard Newspaper

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