Elder statesman, Tanko Yakasai, has hinted that the North may be supporting President Bola Tinubu to win a second term in 2027. Yakasai said he personally supports continuity in government, and the North doesn’t want a government’s tenure cut short. Addressing issues during a recent interview with Vanguard, the elder statesman advocated that President Tinubu remain in office and complete the policies of his administration. Naija News reports ‎Yakasai equally endorsed democracy as the best form of government, citing its ability to provide stability in managing a country’s affairs. ‎”We don’t want a situation where a government’s tenure is cut short.”© 2025 Naija News, a division of Polance Media Inc.