BREAKING: Asake’s Statement on Regional Politics Triggers Heated Reactions Nationwide

As reported by The Sun on Saturday, April 25, 2026, Dr. Jonathan Asake, the previous leader of the Southern Kaduna Peoples Union (SOKAPU), discussed the political situation regarding the upcoming 2027 general elections, particularly in the northern area and the perceived power of the ruling party.

He shared his thoughts about the tactics for campaigning, the control of political parties in the north, and the changing political expectations ahead of the next election.

When questioned about the assertion that President Bola Tinubu’s team might struggle with campaigning in the north due to political feelings and internal strategies, he responded.

The inquiry also mentioned several northern governors who belong to the All Progressives Congress, aside from the governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, which raised questions about any possible limitations on their campaign outreach.

He examined the political structure in the north, pointing out that a significant number of governors in the area support the ruling party, APC, which influences the political setting.

This includes almost all governors from the northern states, except for the leadership in Bauchi State, showing the strong dominance of the party throughout the region as elections approach.

He identified this connection as an important aspect of the current political arrangement in the region.

He talked about a consistent trend in northern politics where the political mood changes when there is a president from the southern region in power.

His comments suggested that there is often a build-up of dissatisfaction after the first term, highlighting the expectations for a return of power to the north in the broader context of the political cycle.

He also mentioned rising political activity and anticipation ahead of the 2027 elections, noting the growing engagement across various regions.

These comments emphasized the increasing political involvement and positioning of stakeholders as the election date draws near, especially in the northern political landscape.

Attention was given to the changes in alliances and readiness among political actors in the region as the voting process is currently underway.

He tackled the political subject by focusing on the historical and regional factors that affect party strength and voter behavior, particularly concerning the influence of northern political figures in national elections.

The dialogue examined trends in electoral competition, party alignments across different states, and changing expectations in the political climate as the election approaches without additional details provided here at this time.

He stated, The north has consistently maintained its approach to politics. Each time a president from the south is in power, after their first term, you can observe that the north becomes restless; they become less tolerant, feeling neglected and believing that a crisis looms if they do not regain control of power, and this is what we will witness as we move towards 2027.