Otunba Segun Showunmi, leader of the Alternative Movement and a member of the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign, has called on political leaders and residents of Northern Nigeria to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, describing it as a way of sustaining the political understanding that facilitated the 2023 transition of power.
Showunmi made the appeal on Monday, November 9, 2026, during a prayer gathering in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari at Chawey Centre in Katsina State. He argued that the North should reciprocate the political arrangement that allowed Buhari to complete his eight-year tenure before handing over to Tinubu.
According to him, Buhari demonstrated political maturity and respect for agreements by supporting Tinubu’s emergence as his successor after completing two terms in office.
He maintained that the political trust established between both leaders should be sustained by supporting Tinubu’s second-term ambition in 2027.
“Katsina, to me, is my second home. It is also to come and resurrect the idea that in this place where we call ‘Ma’agin Mutani Amana’, the people that used to keep trust, the trust of 2027 is where Muhammadu Buhari left it,” Showunmi said.
He also urged Nigerians, particularly residents of Katsina, to recognise Tinubu’s relationship with the late president, citing the honour and respect accorded Buhari by the current administration, including during his burial.
“This is the time to return the favour,” he added, expressing confidence in the Tinubu administration’s development agenda.
As part of his visit, Showunmi paid a courtesy call on the Emir of Katsina, HRH Alhaji Dr Abdulmumini Kabir Usman, CFR, who welcomed the engagement and stressed the importance of sustaining love, peace and harmony.
He also met with Katsina State Deputy Governor, Faruk Lawal Jobe, who highlighted the state government’s commitment to people-oriented programmes and development initiatives.
At another engagement with members of the Katsina TikTokers and Facebook Media Forum, Showunmi urged social media influencers to use their platforms to promote national development, constructive political discussions and public awareness of government policies.
The forum, led by its chairman, Sani Salisu Danbaba, and the State Coordinator of the Alternative Movement, Umar Salisu Rimaye, expressed readiness to collaborate with Showunmi in promoting awareness of the Tinubu administration’s policies and programmes.
The social media representatives identified infrastructure development, student support, economic reforms and national development as key areas they intend to communicate to the public.
Showunmi reiterated the need for national unity, purposeful leadership and responsible digital engagement, urging political actors and social media influencers to place the national interest above personal considerations.
His appeal comes amid growing political discussions ahead of the 2027 general elections, particularly debates surrounding zoning, power rotation and the continuation of the existing North-South political arrangement.
