Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, on Saturday declared his intention to seek re-election in 2027
Abbas, who was first elected into the House of Representatives in 2011, is seeking a fifth consecutive term on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, having won re-election in 2015, 2019, and 2023.
The declaration attracted supporters from across the constituency, with activities beginning at the Emir of Zazzau’s palace, where various solidarity groups gathered amid music, drumming, and traditional Hausa performances.
Access to Malam Musa Square through the Malam Abdulkarim Gate became difficult as thousands of residents flooded the area in solidarity with the Speaker.
Despite waiting for more than four hours for Abbas to arrive from Abuja, the crowd, comprising student associations, women groups, youth organisations, and Persons Living with Disabilities, remained energised before embarking on a several-kilometre walk to the Mallawa Eid Ground, venue of the event.
Addressing the massive crowd, Abbas highlighted his stewardship in the 10th National Assembly and appealed to constituents to sustain what he described as purposeful representation by returning him to the National Assembly.
“This constituency deserves experienced leadership. It deserves strong representation. It deserves continuity,” he said.
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