2027: APC Intensifies Mobilisation, Flags Off Tinubu–Dikko Campaign In Katsina 

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has intensified mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections in Kastina state, flagging off President Bola Tinubu-Govenror Dikko Umaru Radda campaign in Funtua, Malumfashi local government area of the state .

Radda who is the coordinator of Tinubu’s presidential campaign in Katsina, presented his administration’s performance scorecard at the flag-off where he said the presentation highlights achievements recorded under his administration’s “Building Your Future Agenda” since assuming office.

Chief Press Secretary to the Katsina State Govenror, Ibrahim Mohammed in a statement said the exercise enabled citizens to assess the administration’s performance in key sectors, while providing an opportunity to communicate ongoing projects and future development priorities.

“We are not coming with mere promises; we are coming with a record of achievements for the people to assess,” Radda said, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to delivering democratic dividends.

He expressed confidence that the enthusiasm demonstrated by party members and supporters at the presidential campaign flag-off in Kaduna would be replicated in Katsina.

Radda commended ministers, lawmakers, APC leaders and other stakeholders from the state for their participation in the Kaduna event, urging them to sustain their commitment through unity, cooperation and effective grassroots mobilisation.

The Katsina campaign will cover the three senatorial zones of Funtua, Daura and Katsina, spanning all 34 local government areas and 361 wards.

The governor called on elected officials, political appointees, party executives, local government leaders, youth and women’s groups, persons with disabilities and other stakeholders to work together towards a successful campaign.

He stressed that direct engagement with communities would be central to communicating the administration’s achievements and plans.

Serving ministers, members of the National and State Assemblies, members of the Katsina State Executive Council, APC executives and other stakeholders attended the flag-off.

The campaign marks a major step in the party’s efforts to strengthen its grassroots presence ahead of the 2027 elections.

According to the statement, the state government also invested over N4 billion in upgrading the Katsina Youth Craft Village just as Governor Radda graduated 1,662 trainees and provided them with start-up packs to establish businesses.

Speaking at the institution’s second graduation ceremony at Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, Katsina, Radda said the number of graduates increased by 156.79 per cent from 648 recorded at the maiden ceremony.

He said the investment covered renovation, modern equipment and tools to strengthen vocational training under his administration’s Building Your Future Agenda.

The governor said the graduates acquired skills in more than 15 trades, including tailoring, welding, carpentry, electrical installation, information technology, catering, plumbing and automobile repairs.

He urged beneficiaries to use their start-up packs to establish businesses and create employment opportunities, announcing plans to establish additional vocational training centres across the state’s 34 local government areas

Radda also disclosed that the government aims to train and empower over 5,000 youths before the end of his tenure.

Former Governor Ibrahim Shema, who established the institution, commended the initiative, revealing that a former KYCV trainee had risen to become a head of department in the Federal Capital Territory Administration.

The Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education, Professor Idris Bugaje, also praised Katsina’s commitment to technical and vocational education, urging other states to emulate its model.