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  "cid": "4755b8f3-49fa-4a21-9fb1-3092c0dbd3fb",
  "title": "Gov Sani Dismisses 2027 Coalition Threat to Tinubu",
  "created_at": "2025-06-21T09:28:09.513000",
  "category": "Politics",
  "summary": "**TL;DR:** Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has dismissed concerns that the newly formed National Opposition Coalition Group poses any threat to President Bola Tinubu or the ruling APC ahead of the 2027 elections. He emphasized that the coalition lacks historical context and credibility, asserting that Tinubu remains firmly in control.\n\n### Summary of Key Points\n\n- **No Threat Perceived**: Governor Sani stated that the formation of the National Opposition Coalition Group, led by David Mark, does not threaten President Tinubu or the APC. He confidently declared, \"Asiwaju has no threat,\" during an interview on Channels Television [1][2][3].\n\n- **Critique of Coalition Supporters**: Sani criticized supporters of the coalition for lacking awareness of Nigeria's democratic struggles, questioning their commitment to democracy and governance. He highlighted his own history as a pro-democracy activist and suggested that many current voices in politics are disconnected from past efforts for genuine democracy [1][2][3].\n\n- **Political Landscape Confidence**: The governor expressed confidence in his administration's performance and the ability to handle opposition. He pointed to poverty statistics in Kaduna, revealing that 70% of local governments face high poverty levels, and described initiatives aimed at financial inclusion for vulnerable populations [1][3].\n\n- **Public Sentiment**: Sani believes that Nigerians are discerning and will not easily be swayed by new political rhetoric without evidence of past actions. He warned that claims of change must be backed by credible history [2][3].\n\nIn conclusion, Governor Sani's remarks reflect a strong belief in the stability of Tinubu's leadership and a dismissal of the coalition's potential impact on the upcoming elections.",
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    {
      "title": "No Threat Against Tinubu In 2027 — Gov Sani",
      "link": "https://www.channelstv.com/2025/06/20/no-threat-against-tinubu-in-2027-gov-sani/",
      "summary": "He also said that it did not suggest that trouble was looming for the ruling All Progressives Congress.\nThe post No Threat Against Tinubu In 2027 — Gov Sani appeared first on Channels Television.",
      "published": "2025-06-20T20:38:01",
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      "content": "The Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani, has said that contrary to opinions, the reported formation of a coalition party does not pose a threat to President Bola Tinubu.\n\nHe also said that it did not suggest that trouble was looming for the ruling All Progressives Congress.\n\n“I can tell you today, but go and write it down and remember this day. Asiwaju has no threat,” the governor said during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday while reacting to the formation of a group, National Opposition Coalition Group, chaired by a former Senate President, David Mark.\n\nREAD ALSO: David Mark-led Opposition Coalition Applies For Registration Of New Party, All Democratic Alliance\n\nSpeaking further, he said that most of those in support of the coalition were unaware of the efforts of activists who campaigned for democracy and good governance in Nigeria.\n\nSani explained, “Most of the people speaking today, where were they when we were in the trenches fighting for democracy, for justice, for good governance, for the rule of law? They didn’t know anything about it.\n\n“When we had that fight under our leader, Chief Gani Fawehinmi of blessed memory. You know what happened? We were not fighting because we wanted power. We were fighting because we want democracy and good governance in Nigeria.\n\n“That was the reason why when Abdulsalami Abubakar started his transition, remember, and he insisted that he would register all the two political parties — the Alliance for Democracy, the APP, and the PDP — we went with our team and our leader then, (the late) Chief Gani Fawehinmi, told us we were not going to participate in that election, and we look at him and said, ‘Why?’\n\n“He said because the battle was not over, we have to fight for the expansion of the political space in Nigeria, and that was the reason why some of us, including my humble self, took INEC to court. So when people are talking about the denial of registration or whatever, I was surprised. Where were they?”\n\nThe governor noted that such pro-democracy efforts by him and others led to the expansion of the political space and the emergence of a multi-party system.\n\nHe added, “So, Nigerians are very clever. They’re very smart. They have been following the trajectory of political events in Nigeria. When you tell them, ‘I can change things,’ they will look at you and say, ‘What did you do five years ago? What did you do six years ago? Were you not in power? Why are we still in this problem?”\n\nREAD ALSO: [VIDEO] 2027: Planned Coalition To Unseat Tinubu Bound To Fail, Says Wike\n\n‘I’m Not Afraid’\n\nThe Kaduna governor also said he was not afraid of opposition based on the performance of his administration in the state.\n\nSani said, “I’m not afraid of anything. I will tell you why I’m not afraid of anything. When people are talking about the North against Asiwaju, the North against this, I just hope we have more time, I will come to you with the statistics.\n\n“In 2023, let me give you Kaduna as an example. I’m sure it might be the same with many states. I looked at the poverty index in the 23 local government areas of Kaduna State. I looked at the poverty index in Kaduna; out of 23 local governments, the poverty level in 17 local governments was about 70 per cent. That was the statistics as of 2023.\n\n“So, what did I do? The first thing I did was sign an executive order on financial inclusion. Today, 2.5 million of our vulnerable, underserved, and poor, who are mostly living in rural areas, we have brought them back to the financial services sector.\n\n“We opened accounts for them, and we supported them with social intervention. Now, they can save, they can borrow. They can promote their businesses.”",
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        "author": "Alexander Okere",
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        "published_time": "2025-06-20T20:38:01+00:00",
        "modified_time": "2025-06-20T21:36:47+00:00"
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    {
      "title": "Coalition: ‘No threat against Tinubu’ – Gov Sani reacts as ADA emerges",
      "link": "https://dailypost.ng/2025/06/21/coalition-no-threat-against-tinubu-gov-sani-reacts-as-ada-emerges/",
      "summary": "Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani, has played down any sort of threat against President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election. He said that contrary to opinions, the new coalition party seeking registration with the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, does not stand a chance to beat President Bola Tinubu. According to him, […]\nCoalition: ‘No threat against Tinubu’ – Gov Sani reacts as ADA emerges",
      "published": "2025-06-21T05:27:09",
      "source": {
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      "content": "Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani, has played down any sort of threat against President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election.\n\nHe said that contrary to opinions, the new coalition party seeking registration with the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, does not stand a chance to beat President Bola Tinubu.\n\nAccording to him, the coalition is not a threat and does not suggest that trouble was looming for Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress.\n\nSenator Sani stated this during an interview on Channels Television on Friday, in reaction to the announcement of the National Opposition Coalition Group.\n\nFormer Senate President, David Mark is leading the NOCG, which also has the likes of former Vice president Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, former Rivers Governor, Chibuike Amaechi, former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, among others.\n\n“I can tell you today, but go and write it down and remember this day. Asiwaju has no threat,” Sani said.\n\n“Most of the people speaking today, where were they when we were in the trenches fighting for democracy, for justice, for good governance, for the rule of law? They didn’t know anything about it,” he added.\n\nFormer Kaduna State governor, El-Rufai, recently declared that it would be impossible for President Tinubu to win the 2027 presidential election.\n\nAccording to El-Rufai, Tinubu and the APC, had failed Nigerians and have nothing to offer, wondering who would vote for such a party which, according to him, had brought untold suffering to the people.",
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        "author": "John Owen Nwachukwu",
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        "published_time": "2025-06-21T05:00:09+00:00",
        "modified_time": "2025-06-21T05:47:39+00:00"
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    {
      "title": "2027: Kaduna Gov, Sani, says coalition is no threat to Tinubu or APC",
      "link": "https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/2027-kaduna-gov-sani-says-coalition-is-no-threat-to-tinubu-or-apc/",
      "summary": "Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State, on Friday, dismissed concerns that the formation of a new opposition coalition threatens the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu or the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television, the governor emphasized that President Tinubu remains unshaken and firmly in control of […]\nThe post 2027: Kaduna Gov, Sani, says coalition is no threat to Tinubu or APC appeared first on Latest Nigeria News | Top Stories from Ripples Nigeria.",
      "published": "2025-06-21T07:14:25",
      "source": {
        "name": "Ripples",
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      "cid": "4755b8f3-49fa-4a21-9fb1-3092c0dbd3fb",
      "content": "Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State, on Friday, dismissed concerns that the formation of a new opposition coalition threatens the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu or the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).\n\nSpeaking on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television, the governor emphasized that President Tinubu remains unshaken and firmly in control of the political landscape.\n\n“I can tell you today, and mark this day, Asiwaju has no threat,” Sani said, in reference to the National Opposition Coalition Group chaired by former Senate President David Mark. “This coalition does not suggest trouble for the APC.”\n\nThe Kaduna governor criticized the political posturing of some coalition supporters, suggesting they lack historical context and a true understanding of Nigeria’s democratic struggle. “Most of the people speaking today, where were they when we were in the trenches fighting for democracy, justice, and the rule of law?” he asked, recalling his time as a pro-democracy activist under the late Chief Gani Fawehinmi.\n\nREAD ALSO: Atiku-led coalition applies to INEC for registration of new party\n\nSani recounted the early days of Nigeria’s democratic transition, when activists rejected superficial political processes that failed to reflect real democratic values. He noted that he and others fought legal battles to challenge the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and push for a broader, multi-party political space. “That’s why when people today talk about denial of registration, I just ask: where were they?” he said.\n\nSani urged caution among those who claim to represent change, warning that Nigerians are too discerning to be swayed by rhetoric without proof of past credibility. “When you tell Nigerians, ‘I can change things,’ they will ask, ‘What did you do five years ago? Were you not in power?’” he said.\n\nResponding to questions about potential political backlash in Kaduna and the North, Sani expressed confidence in his administration’s performance. “I’m not afraid of opposition,” he said. “We’re focused on addressing poverty and creating inclusive policies.”\n\nHe cited poverty statistics from 2023 showing that 17 out of 23 local government areas in Kaduna had poverty levels above 70 percent. In response, his administration signed an executive order on financial inclusion and brought over 2.5 million vulnerable and underserved citizens—mainly in rural areas—into the formal financial system.",
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        "author": "Ripples Nigeria",
        "type": "article",
        "published_time": "2025-06-21T07:14:25+00:00",
        "modified_time": "2025-06-21T07:18:38+00:00"
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  "tldr": "Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has dismissed concerns that the newly formed National Opposition Coalition Group poses any threat to President Bola Tinubu or the ruling APC ahead of the 2027 elections. He emphasized that the coalition lacks historical context and credibility, asserting that Tinubu remains firmly in control."
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