The Only Time North Voted In One Direction Is 2015, 17 Out Of 19 States Voted In One Direction – Abari
Northern Nigeria rarely speaks with one political voice during elections. Watch This Now.
But Garba Abari, spokesperson of the Arewa Discussion Group, says the last time the region showed such rare unity was in the 2015 general elections.
Speaking on Trust TV, Abari explained that during that election, 17 out of the 19 northern states voted in the same direction a level of alignment not seen in other cycles. He said this moment of political cohesion stood out sharply against the usual mix of voting choices across the North. But there’s a side to this story that many Nigerians are only just discovering — see the hidden details behind northern voting patterns before forming your view.
Abari also touched on recent national events, including the public reaction to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s trip to the United Kingdom shortly after a bomb explosion in Maiduguri. He noted that citizens expected a stronger and immediate show of leadership in the aftermath of crises, emphasizing that visible leadership during such times is critical to public confidence and reassurance.
According to Abari, moments like these not only influence public perception of governance but also highlight the importance of leadership visibility. He added that citizens are looking for reassurance and solidarity from those in power, especially during periods of national distress.
The revelations about northern voting patterns, combined with growing concerns over governance during crises, have reignited debates on leadership, regional alignment, and national unity.
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