The Director-General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps, NTAC Mr. Yusuf Buba Yakub, has declared that the people of Adamawa State have overwhelmingly aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections, insisting that the State has “never had it so good” in terms of federal appointments and democratic dividends.
Mr. Buba made the remarks in Yola, the Adamawa State capital Northeast Nigeria, while addressing journalists during the presidential visit to the State.
He said the massive turnout of residents to receive the president was a clear affirmation of Adamawa’s support for the Renewed Hope agenda and a signal that the groundwork for re-election has already been laid—even before formal campaigns begin.
According to him, the mammoth crowd that thronged the streets of Yola to welcome the President demonstrates that there may be little need for extensive electioneering in the State when campaigns officially commence.
“There is no gainsaying the fact that the Tinubu Administration has been so good to the people of our dear State,” Buba said. “Our sons and daughters have been entrusted with strategic positions across the country, giving us the opportunity to demonstrate competence, capacity, and commitment to national development.”
Commendation for APC Leaders
The former federal lawmaker congratulated Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for what he described as visionary leadership and for successfully mobilising residents for the President’s visit. He also praised the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership in the State for what he termed “momentous mobilisations” that produced a rousing reception.
Mr. Buba noted that under President Tinubu’s leadership, Adamawa indigenes have been appointed into key federal roles, including positions within the security architecture and ministerial portfolios, strengthening the State’s representation at the centre.
He emphasised that these appointments are not merely symbolic but have provided platforms for performance and national impact.
“From our leader, the NSA, to the Minister of Livestock Development, and many others serving under Mr. President, we take tangible pride in having a leader who gives an unfettered opportunity to perform and showcase capacity,” he added.
Renewed Hope
President Tinubu’s one-day visit to Adamawa included meetings with stakeholders and the commissioning of projects executed by the administration of Governor Fintiri. The visit is seen as both a governance engagement and a symbolic reinforcement of federal-state collaboration.
Mr. Buba further described the President as a leader setting “a new governance template for Africa and the developing world,” adding that Adamawa people are determined to reciprocate what he called unprecedented federal inclusion with unwavering political loyalty.
As political undercurrents begin to gather momentum nationwide, Monday’s reception in Yola may signal early alignments ahead of the next electoral cycle—positioning Adamawa as a stronghold of the Renewed Hope movement.
With chants, banners, and a sea of supporters lining the streets, the message from Adamawa, according to Mr. Buba, was “unmistakable: the State stands solidly behind President Tinubu.