Deputy Senate President Barau rejects Tinubu 2027 running mate push

Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin rejected calls from a northern youth group asking President Bola Tinubu to choose him as vice president for 2027. The Northern Nigeria Progressive Youth Assembly made the request recently. Jibrin said such campaigns are wrong and should stop immediately. His media advisor Ismail Mudashir released a statement about the issue. The deputy senate president asked all supporters to focus on helping the current government instead.

Jibrin told the youth assembly to back Tinubu's programs rather than push for his advancement. He said people who truly support him should avoid making such demands. The deputy senate president wants citizens to work together under Tinubu's leadership. He believes the president can restore Nigeria to better times through his policies. Jibrin emphasized the importance of unity behind the current administration.

The deputy senate president expressed strong commitment to making Tinubu's government successful. He urged all Nigerians to join efforts aimed at transforming the country. Jibrin specifically mentioned the Renewed Hope Agenda as the framework for progress. He believes supporting this program will bring positive changes to Nigeria. The deputy senate president asked everyone to rally around the president's vision for the nation.