President Bola Tinubu has initiated steps to regain the support of northern leaders and address grievances within his administration, according to sources close to the Presidency.
These moves are part of a broader strategy to counteract recent criticisms from northern politicians who have accused Tinubu of nepotism, marginalization, and unfair policies.
Notable figures, including former Senate Chief Whip, Ali Ndume and ex-APC North-West Vice Chairman Salihu Lukman, have expressed dissatisfaction with Tinubu’s leadership, citing a lack of inclusivity and poor representation of northern interests.
Ndume, initially critical of the President’s inaccessibility, was removed from his position but later issued an apology.
Northern leaders have also voiced concerns over the relocation of key federal institutions from Abuja to Lagos, which they see as further evidence of regional bias.
The Northern Elders Forum has publicly expressed regret over supporting Tinubu in the 2023 elections, signaling a shift in northern political alignment as the region reconsiders its future presidential endorsements.
In response, the Tinubu administration is reportedly adopting a two-pronged approach: increasing appointments from the north to quell discontent and addressing the criticisms head-on to rebuild trust within the region. *Tinubu Seeks to Rebuild Northern Support Amid Criticism*
President Bola Tinubu has initiated steps to regain the support of northern leaders and address grievances within his administration, according to sources close to the Presidency.
These moves are part of a broader strategy to counteract recent criticisms from northern politicians who have accused Tinubu of nepotism, marginalization, and unfair policies.
Notable figures, including former Senate Chief Whip, Ali Ndume and ex-APC North-West Vice Chairman Salihu Lukman, have expressed dissatisfaction with Tinubu’s leadership, citing a lack of inclusivity and poor representation of northern interests.
Ndume, initially critical of the President’s inaccessibility, was removed from his position but later issued an apology.
Northern leaders have also voiced concerns over the relocation of key federal institutions from Abuja to Lagos, which they see as further evidence of regional bias.
The Northern Elders Forum has publicly expressed regret over supporting Tinubu in the 2023 elections, signaling a shift in northern political alignment as the region reconsiders its future presidential endorsements.
In response, the Tinubu administration is reportedly adopting a two-pronged approach: increasing appointments from the north to quell discontent and addressing the criticisms head-on to rebuild trust within the region.
