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The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, today officially launched the party’s local government election campaign in Katsina State with reception of over 40,000 new card-carrying members from various opposition parties.
The ceremony which took place in Ingawa Local Government Area witnessed the defection of prominent political figures, including former State Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Alhaji Rabiu Gambo Bakori, Accord Party’s Vice Presidential Aspirant Isah Hamisu Dandume, and former Deputy Speaker of the State House of Assembly Alhaji Yakubu Idris Danchafa.
In his address, Dr. Ganduje emphasized that the APC government’s total commitment and demonstrated prosperity motivated these prominent politicians to join the ruling party.
He assured the decampees of equal considerations and privileges with other card-carrying members of the party.
On his part, Katsina State Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda pledged the administration’s unwavering commitment to conducting free and fair elections that genuinely reflect the people’s will.
The Governor also encouraged electorates to support APC candidates in the upcoming February local government elections and the 2027 general elections. He vowed that the APC government would continue to deliver its mandate to build a prosperous future for the good people of Katsina state.
Speaking on behalf of the decampees, Alhaji Rabiu Gambo Bakori cited the State Governor’s remarkable commitment to development as the primary motivation for their political realignment.
He expressed dedication to collaborating with the governor to reposition the state for greater progress.
The massive turn out at the event included party stalwarts, electorates and residents of Katsina state. These include Senior Special Assistant to the President on Political and Other Matters Alhaji Ibrahim Kabir Masari, members of the APC National Working Committee, the State Deputy Governor Malam Faruk Lawal Jobe, former Governor Barr. Ibrahim Shema, Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’adua, Senator Muntari Dan dutse and Senator Nasiru Sani Zango.
Others are former Minister of Aviation Senator Hadi Sirika, Members of the State Executive Council Members, former federal and state legislators.
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