As the 2027 electioneering campaign draws closer, a Northern Christian Progressive Group has called on the APC to appoint a Northern Christian as Director-General of the presidential campaign to ensure the overwhelming success of President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid.
The Group Secretary, Rev. Hayap Musa Danladi, made the appeal on behalf of the group in a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday.
Danladi stressed that it is the right time for Northern Christians to demonstrate their loyalty and political weight in the forthcoming 2027 general election.
“We appeal to President Bola Tinubu to consider appointing a Christian politician from Northern Nigeria, preferably a prominent one, as was done in the 2023 election with the appointment of former Plateau State Governor, Mr. Solomon Lalong, to steer the campaign.
“We are optimistic that Lalong, with his widespread support and experience, contributed significantly to securing victory for President Bola Tinubu.
“Giving such a position to a Northern Christian will further strengthen the campaign and clear all miscommunications, misconceptions, and false claims of presidential bias being spread by political opponents,” Danladi said.
According to him, the inclusion of Northern Christians will further demonstrate political acceptance, mutual respect, and understanding among citizens.
He emphasized that Christian politicians would work tirelessly to campaign for Tinubu’s victory in recognition of his achievements and landmark transformations in the country.
“We must shun religious hatred and ethnic differences and work toward national development, as well as overcoming challenges at all levels.
“Christians mean well for all Nigerians. We consider all people equal and focus on nation building without regarding Muslims as opponents or critics of ideas.
“We must respect individuals, as demonstrated by President Bola Tinubu, through his style of leadership that works in the interest of all Nigerians,” he added.
Earlier, the Leader of the Northern Christian Youth, Mr. Zakaria Bitrus Gwasshi, commended Tinubu for his administration’s achievements, fairness, and for uniting the nation despite pockets of challenges across the country.
Gwasshi said the President’s blueprint for fighting insecurity, driving economic development, and ensuring peaceful coexistence is glaringly evident in the country, particularly in bringing an end to religious crises that have bedeviled some states such as Bauchi, Kaduna, Plateau, and Benue, without witch-hunts or bias.
