APC chieftain, Shinkafi criticizes Tinubu’s appointments, warns of 2027 repercussions

Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has expressed serious concerns over President Bola Tinubu’s appointments, particularly those affecting the Northwest region.

 In his remarks, Shinkafi highlighted that Zamfara State, which played a crucial role in securing Tinubu’s victory in the 2023 presidential election, has been largely sidelined in the allocation of key federal positions.

Speaking in Gusau, the capital of Zamfara, during the inauguration of his new political movement, the Wamban Shinkafi Democratic Front (WSDF).

Shinkafi criticized what he termed a “lopsided” distribution of appointments, which he believes undermines the support that the state and the wider Northwest region provided to Tinubu during the election.

He expressed disappointment that despite Zamfara being one of the few states in the Northwest to support Tinubu, its residents have not seen proportional representation in his government.

Shinkafi, who transitioned to APC from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), pointed out that the state’s contributions to Tinubu’s electoral success should have been acknowledged through significant appointments, especially given the state’s historical role in supporting the president’s campaign.

 He noted that while states like Jigawa, another key Tinubu supporter in the Northwest, have received more recognition, Zamfara has been largely neglected.

The APC chieftain’s frustration goes beyond political appointments. He also called on President Tinubu to address the long-standing security challenges facing Zamfara, which has been plagued by vi0lent groups causing widespread displacement and loss of life.

Shinkafi emphasized that addressing these issues is not only a matter of immediate security but also a crucial part of maintaining the political loyalty of the Northwest in the coming years.