Katsina LG ballot: APC chair, Ganduje, welcomes defectors, unveils marketing campaign

The Nationwide Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, on Sunday formally launched the celebration’s native authorities election marketing campaign in Katsina State by receiving over 40,000 defectors from opposition events into the APC fold.

This was disclosed in an announcement issued by Chief Press Secretary to Katsina State Governor Mallam Dikko Umar Radda, Ibrahim Mohammed,
and shared with newsmen.

The occasion, held in Ingawa Native Authorities Space, witnessed the defection of a number of distinguished political figures, together with former Peoples Democratic Party State Chairman, Rabiuy Bakori; Accord Party’s Vice Presidential Aspirant, Isah Hamisu Dandume; and former Deputy Speaker of the Katsina State Home of Meeting, Yakubu Danchafa.

In his speech, Ganduje attributed the inflow of defectors to the APC’s dedication to good governance and the prosperity it has delivered.

“The APC authorities’s whole dedication and demonstrated prosperity have motivated these distinguished politicians to affix our celebration,” Ganduje mentioned, assuring the brand new members of equal privileges inside the celebration.

The state governor, Umar Radda reiterated his administration’s dedication to credible elections.

“My administration is unwavering in its dedication to conducting free and truthful elections that genuinely mirror the need of the folks,” the assertion quoted him as saying.

Radda additionally urged the citizens to help APC candidates within the February native authorities elections and the 2027 normal elections.

“The APC authorities will proceed to ship its mandate to construct a affluent future for the nice folks of Katsina State,” he added.

Talking on behalf of the defectors, Bakori cited Radda’s exceptional developmental strides as their motivation for becoming a member of the APC.

“We’re impressed by the governor’s dedication to progress and are devoted to collaborating with him to reposition the state for larger achievements,” Bakori mentioned.

The ceremony attracted a large turnout of celebration stalwarts, residents, and political heavyweights, together with the Senior Particular Assistant to the President on Political and Different Issues, Ibrahim Kabir Masari; members of the APC Nationwide Working Committee; State Deputy Governor, Malam Jobe; and former Governor Ibrahim Shema.

Additionally in attendance had been Senators Abdulaziz Yar’adua, Muntari Dutse, and Nasiru Zango; a former Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika; and members of the Katsina State Government Council, alongside former federal and state legislators.

The occasion, in response to the assertion, marks a big enhance for the APC because it prepares for the upcoming native authorities elections in February, with the celebration aiming to consolidate its affect in Katsina State.