By Joshua Tosin Ogunsakin 
Campaign posters promoting Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, for the 2027 presidential election were on Thursday cited across streets and strategic locations in Kano.
The posters, boldly displaying Makinde’s picture with the inscription, “To Move Nigeria Forward 2027”, were seen in high-traffic areas across the city, including the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) roundabout, Wapa area (former site of Triumph Newspaper), Dangi Flyover, and the ever-busy Kwari Market.
According to Daily Trust, the publicity campaign is being spearheaded by a political support group, Nigeria Youths Awareness Group Makinde 2027 (NYAG Makinde 2027), which says it is mobilizing support across Northern Nigeria for Makinde’s potential bid for the presidency.
Alhaji Lawal Abdullahi, National Secretary of the group, told journalists during an interaction in Kano that they had concluded consultations with various political stakeholders across the country and was committed to driving the Makinde 2027 movement to full national prominence.
“We have met as different groups and agreed to have a common front for the Seyi Makinde for President 2027 project. We are a moving train, and there is no stopping us until we achieve a Makinde presidency,” Abdullahi said.
He added that the group’s campaign materials, including posters, billboards, handbills, and other branded items, were ready and would soon flood the entire Northern region.
“By next week, Insha Allah, Kano, Katsina, Jigawa, Borno, Yobe, and Gombe will explode with Makinde’s presence. The Southern states will follow subsequently,” he said.
Abdullahi emphasized that Governor Makinde’s achievements in Oyo State had earned him national admiration.
“We have keenly followed his performance and discovered that he is a focused administrator committed to improving lives. He is the kind of leader Nigeria needs now,” he added.
The campaign has sparked public reactions among Kano residents. While some described the posters as a welcome development, others said the early start of campaigns reflected a growing interest in the 2027 race.
“There’s nothing wrong with placing Makinde’s posters. He has the right to aspire for any position in this country,” said Alhaji Ibrahim Usman, who was spotted at the MAKIA roundabout.
Another supporter, Alhaji Abba Muhammadu, expressed support saying, “Let Makinde declare. From what I’ve heard about his performance, he will make a great president.”
Mr. John Ezekiel, who also saw the posters near the airport, added, “We’re waiting for all interested aspirants to declare. It will then be up to Nigerians to decide who leads them.”
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