‘I can take bullet for him’ — Uba Sani vows to support Tinubu till last minute
By Adegboyega Adeleye
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has expressed strong support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign in 2027, emphasizing his commitment to the president and the benefits his state has perceived from the current administration.
During an interview with Trust TV’s Daily Politics, Sani stated that he is willing to go to great lengths, even to “take a bullet” for Tinubu, demonstrating his loyalty driven by the interests of Kaduna rather than personal gain.
“I have no apology for supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” Sani declared. “I will continue to support him until the last minute. Many people do not know President Tinubu as I do; I have been with him for 32 years and cannot pretend otherwise.”
The governor attributed his allegiance to tangible advancements in Kaduna, including significant federal appointments and infrastructure initiatives. Sani highlighted the selection of three Kaduna indigenes for critical federal positions: General Christopher Musa (retd.) as Minister of Defence, Balarabe Abbas Lawal as Minister of Environment, and Shehu Dikko as Chairman of the National Sports Commission.
“I was instrumental in getting these appointments,” he stated, underscoring their significance for the state’s representation in the Federal Government.
In addition to federal appointments, Sani praised Tinubu’s administration for educational expansions in Kaduna. Initially requesting two additional federal universities, Sani revealed that the president approved four initiatives, including new universities in Kachia, Zaria, and Rigachikun, as well as a proposal to convert Kaduna Polytechnic into a federal university of technology.
Sani also recognized Tinubu’s role in securing funding for the long-overdue reconstruction of the 123-kilometre Kaduna-Birnin Gwari road, which had been abandoned for 45 years. Sani recounted how he reminded the president of this commitment with a video during Tinubu’s campaign visit in 2022, resulting in the release of N178 billion for the project.
Furthermore, Sani disclosed that funding had been allocated for the reconstruction of a road connecting Jama’a, Kwoi, and Jere, which had been in disrepair for nearly four decades.
The governor mentioned that after requesting a transportation system akin to Lagos State’s, Tinubu approved funding for a proposed light rail project in Kaduna. Sani indicated that the project would span a 50-kilometre corridor from Rigachikun to Sabon Tasha, with $865 million—equivalent to over N1.2 trillion—already allocated.
Additionally, the governor highlighted the federal government’s support for Kaduna’s mass transportation program by funding the acquisition of an extra 50 compressed natural gas buses. This enabled the state to increase its fleet to 100 buses, which have provided 5.2 million passenger trips in the last 18 months.
Sani noted that this initiative has alleviated transportation costs for various residents, including workers, traders, and low-income earners, claiming it has saved them approximately N5 billion in travel expenses.
“This is Asiwaju’s effort,” he concluded, reinforcing his endorsement of Tinubu’s leadership and the benefits it has brought to Kaduna State.
