Chairman of the Tinubu/Uba Sani Mobilisation Network, Dr. Abdulmumini Mohammed Aminu-Zaria
Chairman of the Tinubu/Uba Sani Mobilisation Network, Dr. Abdulmumini Mohammed Aminu-Zaria, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani deserve a second term in office, expressing confidence that his support group will secure 1.2 million votes in Kaduna State in the 2027 general elections.
Aminu-Zaria said the re-election of the two leaders would enable them to consolidate their achievements and complete ongoing development projects, arguing that continuity in governance was necessary to sustain the gains recorded under their administrations.
He stated this on Sunday, October 11, 2026, during a press conference in Kaduna, where he maintained that his support for Tinubu and Uba Sani was based on their performance rather than political loyalty or personal relationships.
“ If he has not done very well, honestly speaking, I can only be his friend and go with him. Whatever he says, I will follow him. But I cannot malign my name,” he said.
The mobilisation network chairman commended Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani for what he described as progress in infrastructure, security, healthcare and governance, adding that the support of the Federal Government had contributed to the state’s development efforts.
According to him, several projects being executed in Kaduna State would have been difficult to realise without cooperation between the state and federal governments.
“These things would not have been possible without the support of the President. All the development in Kaduna State cannot be discussed without mentioning Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” he said.
Aminu-Zaria urged residents to assess the governor’s performance objectively and set aside political sentiments, arguing that a single four-year term might not be sufficient to complete major projects initiated by an administration.
He warned that a change of government could lead to the abandonment of ongoing projects, particularly where incoming administrations chose to discontinue the programmes of their predecessors for political reasons.
“No government can start a project and complete it in four years. You need extra time. That is the extra time we are talking about because of what he has done. He needs extra time,” he said.
On federal representation, Aminu-Zaria argued that Kaduna State had benefited from appointments into ministerial positions and other federal agencies under Tinubu’s administration. He also cited the emergence of a Kaduna indigene as Speaker of the House of Representatives as evidence of the state’s political relevance.
He identified the Abuja-Kaduna road as a critical infrastructure project, noting that its improvement would facilitate commercial activities, ease transportation and address concerns associated with travelling along the corridor.
The chairman expressed optimism that significant progress would be made on the road project before December 2026.
On the economic situation, Aminu-Zaria acknowledged the hardship experienced by Nigerians following the removal of the petrol subsidy but defended the policy, describing the reforms as difficult decisions that could yield long-term benefits.
“Yes, there is hardship in the land because of some policies. These policies are important; we must carry them out. It is either you do it and suffer, then enjoy later, or refuse to do it and suffer the consequences later,” he said.
He said his experience in the federal civil service, where he claimed to have served for about 35 years before retiring as a director of human resources, informed his position on the reforms.
According to him, the policies had increased the resources available to state governments to meet their obligations, adding that their impact should be assessed over time rather than solely by the immediate pressure on household finances.
Aminu-Zaria also attributed the APC’s electoral prospects in Kaduna State to what he described as improved relations between the state government and communities in Southern Kaduna.
He said the administration’s engagement with people across religious and cultural divides, alongside the emergence of a Christian deputy governor, had helped strengthen trust between the government and communities that had previously been politically distant from the ruling party.
“Today, Southern Kaduna and the government of Kaduna State are in sync. Today, the deputy governor is a Christian,” he said.
He added that Governor Uba Sani’s participation in events organised by both Christian and Muslim communities demonstrated an approach to governance that accommodated religious diversity.
“If it is Muslim, we go; if it is Christian, we go. That is why you see Christians and Muslims cohabiting in Kaduna State mutually. There is no mutual distrust,” he said.
The chairman further disclosed that members of his mobilisation network had visited parts of Southern Kaduna to campaign against drug abuse, saying the engagements had provided opportunities to interact with residents and assess their views on the state government’s performance.
On insecurity, Aminu-Zaria called for a comprehensive approach that combines military operations with dialogue, education and community development, arguing that the continued reliance on force alone had not produced lasting solutions.
“When you consistently tackle a problem using one method for 10 years without achieving the desired result, and you continue with that method, it means you are not ready to tackle the problem,” he said.
He identified inadequate security personnel and equipment, the proliferation of weapons, recruitment by armed groups and longstanding farmer-herder tensions as factors contributing to insecurity.
He also stressed the need to expand access to education and basic social services in underserved communities, warning that poverty, exclusion and limited opportunities could make vulnerable populations susceptible to recruitment by criminal and extremist groups.
According to him, governments should establish accessible schools in remote communities and develop educational programmes that reflect local realities while integrating residents into the wider society.
Aminu-Zaria also urged political leaders to avoid inflammatory statements on security matters, insisting that the priority should be protecting citizens and reassuring families affected by kidnappings and attacks.
“The issue is not whether you pay ransom or whether you do not pay ransom. The question is: let the children not be killed, and let no citizen or indigene be killed. Provide the security you swore an oath to provide,” he said.
He commended Governor Uba Sani’s engagement with affected communities, arguing that visits by political leaders and assurances to families of kidnapped victims could help restore confidence.
On growing calls for political change ahead of the 2027 elections, Aminu-Zaria urged voters to scrutinise opposition promises, particularly proposals to restore the petrol subsidy, and consider their financial implications before making electoral decisions.
“Is it easy to say? Yes. Is it easy to do? The answer is no,” he said, arguing that campaign promises should be evaluated against their practical feasibility.
He also defended the principle of power rotation between northern and southern Nigeria, maintaining that the North’s eight years under former President Muhammadu Buhari should be followed by a corresponding period of southern leadership.
“For me, I believe in equity. Not because I am from the APC, but because we ran eight years and the North ran eight years. If Tinubu is on board and he is from the South, then it is only fair that we respect the rotation,” he said.
On the network’s target of 1.2 million votes for the APC in Kaduna State, Aminu-Zaria said the figure was based on the group’s internal assessment of the party’s electoral strength and mobilisation efforts.
He acknowledged that the final outcome would depend on the electorate but expressed confidence that the APC would perform strongly in the state.
“We did not just say 1.2 million. We said it based on our own analysis,” he said.
He challenge critics to wait for the election, insisting that the party’s actual strength would be reflected in the results.
“Let the election come and go, and let’s see the numbers,” he added.
Aminu-Zaria maintained that the combination of Uba Sani’s performance, federal support under Tinubu and improved engagement with communities across Kaduna State would strengthen the APC’s chances in 2027.
He called on residents to assess both administrations on their records and support their re-election to enable them to complete ongoing projects and consolidate their respective policies and development programmes.
