Speaking during an interview on SYMFONI TV, Yusuf argued that the common belief that the South-West “delivered” the presidency is misleading. According to him, the real electoral weight came from the northern region, not the Yoruba-dominated South-West as many assume.
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Yusuf also claimed that many Christian voters in northern Nigeria supported Labour Party candidate Peter Obi during the election, rather than Tinubu, saying this voting pattern challenges popular assumptions about regional support.
He further raised concerns about what he described as a heavy concentration of political appointments from the South-West, suggesting that about 70 percent of key positions may be Yoruba-dominated. According to him, this raises questions about fairness, balance, and national inclusion in governance.
The political analyst also pointed out that Tinubu did not win Lagos State in the 2023 presidential election, arguing that election data shows a significant portion of the president’s votes came from core northern states.
His comments have since ignited strong reactions online, with Nigerians divided over whether his interpretation reflects reality or political bias. While some agree that inclusiveness is important, others argue that appointments should be based on competence rather than regional distribution.
The debate continues to grow as Nigerians revisit questions of equity, representation, and national unity in a politically sensitive period.
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