Minister Umahi Endorses Tinubu and Yusuf in Kano

Minister of Works David Nweze Umahi called on Nigerians to support a second term for President Bola Tinubu during a town hall meeting in Kano State on October 20, 2026. Speaking before the commissioning of major road projects, Umahi argued that the administration's infrastructure drive and economic reforms, such as the removal of petroleum subsidies, are essential for sustainable growth.

Umahi stated that "The worst is over" and emphasized that continuity in leadership is required to consolidate current gains. During the visit, he also endorsed Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for re-election, praising the governor's inclusive leadership and the cleanliness of the state.

Governor Yusuf expressed gratitude to the Federal Government for its infrastructure interventions. He specifically highlighted the upcoming commissioning of the Zaria-Kano stretch of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Expressway as a key achievement of the partnership between the state and the Federal Ministry of Works.