2027: Basiru urges former Assembly speakers to support Tinubu

APC National Secretary Senator Ajibola Basiru urged former speakers of state assemblies to mobilise support for Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election and promote the administration’s economic reforms. Speaking at a gathering organised by their association in Kaduna State, he cited the removal of the petrol subsidy and a more market-driven foreign exchange regime, saying the measures had strengthened state finances and helped governments meet salary and pension obligations. Basiru called for clearer explanations of the reforms to voters and challenged former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s economic proposals, raising questions about past privatisations. He urged the former lawmakers to engage communities and encourage voters to assess candidates by their records, policies and performance.