…Traditional Rulers Are Key to Peace and Unity, Yari Says in Daura
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has declared Daura a stronghold of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and expressed confidence that the Emirate will back President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.
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A statement signed by Ibrahim kaula Mohammed Chief Press Secretary to the Governor said he made the declaration on Monday while leading Senator Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari, Director-General of the Tinubu Presidential Campaign, and his delegation on a courtesy visit to the Emir of Daura, seeking the Emirate’s support for the President.
Governor Radda said Daura’s bond with the APC dates back to the emergence of the late President Muhammadu Buhari, who strengthened the party in Katsina State.
“We have come to this historic Emirate to pay homage to our traditional ruler and seek support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” he said.
“Daura has maintained a longstanding relationship with the APC since the emergence of the late President Muhammadu Buhari. I am also a beneficiary of the goodwill and political support of the people of Daura during previous party primaries.”
The Governor said Katsina State recognises President Tinubu’s contributions to national development and his support for the people. He commended the President for standing by the late President Buhari through his demise and burial, calling it a true act of friendship and solidarity.
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He also praised the Emir of Daura for his leadership and his contributions to peace, unity and development, stressing that traditional institutions are vital to political stability.
Earlier, Senator Yari said the delegation came to pay its respects to the Emir and the traditional institution.
“We have come to pay our respects to the Emir and the traditional institution because of the important role traditional rulers play in guiding their communities, promoting peace and fostering unity,” he said.
He highlighted the Renewed Hope Agenda, acknowledged the late President Buhari’s contributions to national development and the APC’s electoral successes, and credited President Tinubu with strengthening Nigeria’s democracy. He stressed the need for continued engagement with traditional rulers and other stakeholders ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The Emir of Daura, Alhaji Faruk Umar Faruk, thanked the delegation, describing the visit as a mark of respect for the traditional institution. He pledged support for President Tinubu’s administration and commended Governor Radda’s efforts to deliver development and improve the welfare of Katsina people.
He added that cooperation between political leaders and traditional institutions is essential to peace, unity and sustainable development in the state.
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The event had in attendance, Deputy Governor of Katsina State, Malam Faruk Lawal Jobe; Director-General of the Tinubu/Dikko Campaign, Arch. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa; Members of the Katsina State Executive Council and other senior government officials
The presidential campaign council delegation included Former Katsina State Governors Aminu Bello Masari and Ibrahim Shema, Former Borno State Governor Ali Modu Sheriff, Former Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha, Former Zamfara State Governor Ahmed Sani Yarima, Former Jigawa State Governor Mohammed Badaru Abubakar and other prominent political leaders
