From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina
The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Katsina Central Federal Constituency, Barrister Abba Dahiru Mangal, has inaugurated his campaign council ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The council comprises veteran politicians, retired civil servants and businessmen. It is headed by a former Chairman of Katsina Local Government, Bala Saulawa, while Ahmed Gege serves as secretary.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony held at Paramount Hotel, Katsina, Mangal charged members of the council to embark on house-to-house campaigns to reach voters and canvass support for his candidacy.
He also urged them to work for the victory of all APC candidates in the forthcoming general elections.
“Your appointment as council members is based on merit. Your responsibility is to attract votes for the APC in the forthcoming general elections,” he said.
The candidate explained that he was contesting to serve the people and facilitate development in the constituency, assuring the people of Katsina Central that they would not regret electing him as their representative in the House of Representatives.
Mangal described the large turnout of APC members at the inauguration as encouraging and commended party members for their support throughout his political journey and emergence as the party’s candidate.
Earlier, a former Deputy Governor of Katsina State, Ahmed Tukur Jimkamshi, described Mangal as humble and disciplined, expressing confidence that his election to the House of Representatives would bring positive development to the constituency.
Jimkamshi said he had known Mangal’s family for about 35 years and expressed confidence that his father’s generosity and contributions to the welfare of the needy would positively influence his political prospects.
“Dahiru Mangal has been my close friend for the last 35 years. He is very generous and a politician who assists the needy and orphans. I have no doubt that his father’s qualities will pave the way for his election as a member of the Federal House of Representatives,” he said.
The former Deputy Governor, however, urged the candidate to reach out to the electorate and seek their support.
Also speaking, the Chairman of the Campaign Council, Bala Saulawa, who was represented by the Vice Chairman, Yusuf Barmo, expressed appreciation for the appointment of the council members and pledged their commitment to the party’s success.
“We assure you that we will use our experience, map out strategies and work for the victory of the APC in the forthcoming general elections,” he said.
In her remarks, a former member of the House of Representatives representing Bakori/Danja Federal Constituency, Mariya Abdullahi, defended the choice of Mangal as the party’s candidate, insisting that his emergence was based on merit rather than his father’s political connections.
Abdullahi, a former Commissioner for Information and Women Affairs, described Mangal as a young lawyer who was suitable for the position and expressed confidence that he would not disappoint the people.
Our correspondent reports that the event was attended by other aspirants who contested against Mangal during the APC primary election but lost.
They included the incumbent member of the House of Representatives, Sani Danlami; Ibrahim Ali Guguwa; and Dr Haruna Maiwada.
