RismadarVoice Reporters
November 15, 2026
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations, Abubakar Kabir Bichi, has expressed support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election, arguing that his administration has delivered significant infrastructure and development projects across Northern Nigeria.
Bichi made the remarks during an interview with the media in Dutse, Jigawa State, where he dismissed allegations that the President had neglected the region.
According to the lawmaker, federal investments in roads, water supply, irrigation and other infrastructure demonstrate the administration’s commitment to Northern development.
He cited the Greater Dutse Water Project in Jigawa State as an important intervention intended to address longstanding water supply challenges.
Bichi also highlighted the Kano–Hadejia road corridor, saying ongoing construction and rehabilitation would improve transportation, agricultural activities and commercial connectivity.
The lawmaker maintained that federal projects across Kano, Jigawa, Katsina, Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara reflected the administration’s development priorities.
He argued that residents should assess the President’s performance based on infrastructure delivery and other government interventions rather than political affiliations.
Bichi further rejected suggestions that Tinubu’s policies were deliberately designed to disadvantage Northern Nigeria.
As Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations, he said he was familiar with federal budgetary provisions and development programmes benefiting different parts of the region.
The APC lawmaker also appealed for support for Tinubu’s second-term ambition, citing the principle of power rotation between Northern and Southern Nigeria.
He noted that former President Muhammadu Buhari, who was from the North, completed two presidential terms between 2015 and 2023.
Bichi argued that allowing Tinubu, a Southern president, to complete a second term would be consistent with the political understanding surrounding regional power rotation.
He also maintained that Tinubu’s administration had demonstrated commitment to addressing infrastructure deficits inherited from previous governments.
The lawmaker’s remarks come amid intensified political activities ahead of the 2027 general election, with parties presenting competing assessments of the administration’s performance.
Recent federal and state government briefings have highlighted ongoing road, water supply, housing and agricultural projects in Jigawa.
However, several of the projects remain under construction, and their completion timelines and economic impact will require continued assessment.
Bichi expressed confidence in the administration’s development agenda and urged Northern residents to consider its record when making electoral decisions.
His comments represent the position of an APC lawmaker supporting the President’s re-election bid.
