In a vibrant political rally held in Ingawa Local Government Area, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, officially flagged off the party’s local government election campaign in Katsina State.
The event also marked a significant political shift as over 40,000 new members from opposition parties joined the APC, including key figures like Alhaji Rabiu Gambo Bakori, former PDP State Chairman, and Isah Hamisu Dandume, Accord Party’s Vice Presidential Aspirant.
Dr. Ganduje celebrated the defections, attributing the shift to the APC’s commitment to development and good governance. “Our doors remain open to all committed to building a prosperous Nigeria,” he stated, assuring the newcomers of equal opportunities within the party.
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, rallied support for APC candidates in the upcoming February local government elections. He reaffirmed his administration’s pledge to uphold free, fair, and credible elections while promising continued progress under the APC leadership.
Alhaji Rabiu Gambo Bakori, speaking on behalf of the defectors, praised Governor Radda’s developmental strides as the driving force behind their decision to switch allegiance, vowing to work with the APC to advance Katsina State’s prosperity.
The grand event witnessed a high-profile turnout, including Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’adua, former Minister Hadi Sirika, and other political heavyweights, further solidifying the APC’s dominance in Katsina politics.
This monumental campaign launch sets the stage for a decisive contest in the local government elections, with the APC gearing up to maintain its grip on Katsina State’s political landscape.