Former Kano State Governor and NNPP leader Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of favouring southern Nigeria with federal development funds, alleging that “most roads in the northern region remain in a deplorable condition” while “national budget is tilting in one direction” toward the South
The comments were delivered at a Kano State stakeholders’ dialogue on Nigeria’s 2025 constitutional amendment process.
Kwankwaso warned that inequitable resource distribution is fueling insecurity and poverty across the North a pattern he says must be reversed to strengthen national unity and economic balance
In response, pro-Tinubu groups, with the voice of Presidential Aide, Sunday Dare and the Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG), have dismissed Kwankwaso’s allegations as “divisive,” accusing him of misrepresenting data and sowing regional distrust.
They argue his claims undermine national cohesion during critical economic recovery efforts
He further highlighted several key government initiatives benefiting the North, including the construction of Africa’s largest tomato processing plant in Kebbi, the 700 MW Zungeru Power Plant, Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway, and creation of the National Almajiri Commission and Ministry of Livestock Development all aimed at boosting regional development and food security.
The debate underscores intensifying political tension ahead of the 2027 general elections.
While Kwankwaso presses for accountability in oversight and resource allocation, Tinubu’s camp maintains that the administration is committed to inclusivity and long-term recovery for all geopolitical zones.
