First Lady rallies North-West women for Tinubu’s re-election in 2027
By Yusuf Gwandu
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on women and other stakeholders across the North-West geopolitical zone to strengthen unity, sustain grassroots mobilisation and support the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Senator Tinubu made the call at the North-West Women’s Stakeholders’ Mobilisation and Mega Rally held in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital, which attracted women leaders, political office holders, party stakeholders and supporters from the seven states of the region.
The rally, organised as part of efforts to galvanise grassroots support for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), provided a platform for women to reaffirm their commitment to the party and mobilise support for its candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Addressing the mammoth gathering, the First Lady expressed appreciation to the government and people of Zamfara State for the warm reception accorded her and other dignitaries. She also sympathised with families and communities affected by banditry and other security challenges confronting Zamfara and the wider North-West region.
Senator Tinubu acknowledged the devastating effects of insecurity on communities, particularly women and children, and assured the people that their concerns remained important to the Federal Government.
She stressed the need for collective responsibility, unity and continued engagement in addressing the challenges facing the region, while expressing confidence that sustained government interventions would contribute to improved security, economic opportunities and social development.
”Nigeria is working and will continue to work for betterment of all Nigerians, and brighter future for our grand children” the First Lady affirmed.
The First Lady further encouraged women to remain actively involved in the political process, noting the importance of their contributions to grassroots mobilisation, community development and national progress.
Also addressing the rally, the Wife of the Vice President, Nana Kashim Shettima, urged women and residents of Zamfara and other North-West states to rally behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and support APC candidates in the forthcoming elections.
She emphasised the strategic importance of women in determining electoral outcomes, calling on them to take the message of unity, political participation and support for the administration to their respective communities.
In his remarks, Zamfara State Governor, Dr Dauda Lawal, welcomed the First Lady and other distinguished guests to the state, describing the gathering as an important opportunity to strengthen political engagement and consolidate support for the APC across the North-West.
The governor underscored the importance of women in grassroots mobilisation and the political process, urging them to remain united, organised and committed to the party’s objectives ahead of the 2027 elections.
Similarly, the Director-General of the Presidential Campaign, Abdu’aziz Abubakar, called for intensified grassroots mobilisation, stressing that the success of any political campaign depended largely on effective coordination, widespread participation and the commitment of party supporters.
He urged women leaders and other stakeholders to take ownership of the mobilisation process by engaging voters at the ward, community and local government levels to secure support for APC candidates.
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, also emphasised the need for unity and collective commitment among party members, particularly women, whom he described as a critical constituency in the mobilisation and electoral process.
He called on APC supporters across Zamfara and the North-West to close ranks, strengthen their grassroots structures and work together towards the party’s success in the 2027 general elections.
A major highlight of the rally was the distribution of various empowerment materials to women and youths across the state. The initiative was aimed at supporting beneficiaries, improving livelihoods and strengthening economic participation at the grassroots.
