By Our Correspondent
As the 2027 electioneering campaign draws closer, a Northern Christian Progressive group has called on the All Progressives Congress (APC) to appoint a Northern Christian as Director-General of the presidential campaign to ensure the overwhelming success of President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid.
The Group Secretary, Rev. Hayap Musa Danladi, made the appeal on behalf of the group in a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday in Abuja.
Danladi stressed that it is the right time for Northern Christians to demonstrate their loyalty and political weight in the forthcoming 2027 general election.
“We appeal to President Bola Tinubu to consider appointing a Christian politician from Northern Nigeria, especially prominent ones, as was done in the 2023 election by appointing the former Plateau State Governor, Mr. Simon Lalong, to steer the election ship,” Danladi said.
“We are optimistic that Lalong, with his widespread support and experience, contributed to securing victory for President Bola Tinubu’s election.”
According to him, giving such a position to a Northern Christian will further strengthen the campaign and clear all miscommunications, misconceptions and false claims of presidential bias being spread by political opponents.
The group secretary emphasised that the inclusion of Northern Christians will further highlight political acceptance, mutual respect and understanding among citizens.
He stressed that Christian politicians will surely work tirelessly to campaign for Tinubu’s victory in recognition of his achievements and landmark transformations in the country.
“We must shun religious hatred, ethnic differences and work toward national development, as well as overcoming challenges at all levels,” Danladi added.
“Christians mean well for all Nigerians. We consider all people equal and focus on nation-building without considering Muslims as opponents or critics of ideas.
“We must respect individuals, as demonstrated by President Bola Tinubu, through his style of leadership that works in the interest of all Nigerians.”
Earlier, the Leader of the Northern Christians Youth, Mr. Zakaria Bitrus Gwasshi, commended Tinubu on his administration’s achievements, fairness and for uniting the nation despite some pockets of challenges across the country.
Gwasshi said his blueprint for fighting insecurity, economic development and ensuring peaceful coexistence is glaringly evident in the country, particularly bringing an end to religious crises bedevilling some states of Bauchi, Kaduna, Plateau and Benue, without witch-hunts or other biases.
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Tags: 2027 Election, APC, Bola Tinubu, Northern Christians, Campaign Director-General, Simon Lalong, Religious Inclusion
Published: Thursday, July 23, 2026 | 8:45 AM
Source: Nigerian Guardian
