From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina
Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Katsina State have pledged to work for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Dikko Umaru Radda in the 2027 general elections.
The Chairman of the APC Stakeholders Forum, Salisu Mamman Kadandani, said members would tour 6,651 polling units and 361 wards across the state to canvass votes for the party’s candidates.
He spoke on Saturday at the inauguration of the 2027 Tinubu/Radda Campaign Council at the APC State Secretariat in Katsina.
Kadandani said members of the forum considered it their responsibility to mobilise support for APC candidates to ensure the party’s success in the forthcoming elections.
“On behalf of the elders of the party, we pledge to work and reach out to the people to ensure victory for the APC in the 2027 elections,” he said.
He commended party members for demonstrating unity and turning out in large numbers for the inauguration of the campaign council.
Mangal Commends Party Unity
Speaking at the event, an APC chieftain in the state, Dahiru Mangal, commended Governor Radda for promoting unity within the party.
“I was impressed by the presence of notable party members. I commend the governor for ensuring unity within the APC and for his efforts to develop Katsina State,” Mangal said.
He pledged to provide the necessary support to help the party achieve its objectives in the 2027 elections.
Inuwa Warns Against Sabotage
Former Secretary to the Katsina State Government, Dr Mustapha Mohammed Inuwa, cautioned party members against actions that could undermine the APC’s chances at the polls.
He urged members to set aside personal interests and work towards the collective interest of the party.
Inuwa also called on party leaders to strengthen mobilisation through local government and ward structures, stressing the importance of effective coordination.
APC Campaign to Begin October 28
The Chief of Staff to the Katsina State Government, Abdulkadir Mamman Nasir, announced that the party’s state campaign would commence on October 28.
He also disclosed plans to increase the number of party agents at polling units from nine to 30, including 10 women at each polling unit.
The APC State Chairman, Bishir Gambo Saulawa, assured that the party would ensure peaceful conduct of its campaign activities. He urged members to comply with relevant rules and regulations.
The correspondent reports that Governor Radda inaugurated the campaign council, with former Minister of Housing, Architect Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, appointed as Director-General.
In his remarks, Radda appealed to residents to support the APC in the forthcoming elections, describing continuity as important to the state’s progress.
The governor also sought forgiveness from the people for any mistakes he might have made while discharging his responsibilities, acknowledging that human beings were capable of making mistakes.
He urged party members to take their campaign to every part of the state, saying the state and federal governments had recorded achievements that deserved public consideration.
