Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has expressed deep confidence in the victory of the All Progressives Congress as the country nears 2027 general elections.
A statement signed by Ibrahim kaula Mohammad chief press secretary to the Governor said the Governor Radda made this known during the inauguration of “Tinubu-Dikko Again 2027” campaign office in Katsina.
The campaign office, established by former Governor Ibrahim Shema located along Daura Road near Hajj Camp aims at coordinating support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Radda ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Speaking at the inauguration, Governor Radda expressed confidence that the APC would retain power in 2027, citing the party’s strong grassroots structures and public support in Katsina State.
He said the campaign organisation, with structures in all 34 local government areas, wards and polling units, would strengthen mobilisation among women, youths and other supporters.
The Governor added that the APC would unveil its campaign programmes at the appropriate time and engage opposition parties during the official campaign period.
“I have no doubt, no fear and no hesitation about our chances in the next election,” Radda said. He attributed his confidence to divine support, the backing of party leaders and what he described as the confidence of ordinary people in his administration’s performance.
He commended former Governor Shema for establishing the campaign platform, describing it as an initiative that would further consolidate the APC’s political strength in Katsina State.
In his address, Shema urged APC members to remain united behind President Tinubu and Governor Radda. He said governance often requires difficult decisions that may not produce immediate results but are necessary for long-term national development.
“No government can fulfil every campaign promise in one tenure. The true measure of leadership is making decisions that serve the country’s long-term interests,” Shema said.
According to him, the economic and security reforms being implemented by the Tinubu administration are meant to address longstanding national challenges. He urged Nigerians to be patient as the policies take effect.
Shema called on party members and Nigerians to continue praying for the country’s leaders and to support government efforts to improve security, revive the economy and promote social development.
He also appealed to community leaders, religious leaders and development partners to work together to tackle insecurity, particularly kidnapping and other violent crimes, describing security as a shared responsibility.
The former governor further charged APC members to intensify grassroots mobilisation by engaging voters from house to house and community to community ahead of the 2027 elections.
He urged the party’s existing political structures to remain active and maintain close contact with the electorate rather than wait until the official campaign season.
Expressing optimism about the country’s future, Shema said he believed Nigeria, particularly the northern region, would witness improved economic and security conditions with sustained public support for government policies.
Other speakers at the event included businessman, Alhaji Dahiru Barau Mangal, GOC; former Deputy Governor, Alhaji Tukur Ahmed Jikamshi, who chairs the Renewed Hope organisation in Katsina State; and APC State Chairman, Dr Bishir Gambo Saulawa.
Dignitaries in attendance also included Alhaji Idi Kwado Talban Damagaran and the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Bishir Tanimu Gambo, who also serves as Secretary of the Tinubu-Dikko Again 2027 organisation, alongside other government officials, APC leaders and supporter’s from across the state.
