The Tinubu/Dikko Campaign Council has cautioned against violence and intimidation during campaigns for the 2027 election, saying it serves no good to the Nigerian voters and political office seekers.
This was disclosed by Arc Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, the Director General of the Tinubu/ Dikko Campaign Council during a press conference at the Tinubu/Dikko Campaign headquarters in Katsina, Thursday.
The conference was organised to update the Media and the general public on the tour and rallies in Funtua Senatorial District that comprises 11 Local government areas of Malumfashi, Kankara, Kafur, Matazu, Musawa, Bakori, Danja, Faskari, Funtua, Sabua and Danfume.
While appreciating the warm reception from all the places visited, Arc Dangida called on the APC supporters, stakeholders, party leaders to remain focussed, steadfast, united and escur violence.
He said the outing was very successful and has reinforced the confidence of the party in winning the 2027 elections at all levels.
While urging the campaign team to strengthen the campaign momentum, Dangida announced that the tour/rallies resume on 14th November in Daura Senatorial District. The team is expected to cover 12 local government areas beginning from Baure. The rest of the local government areas are Mai’adua, Daura, Zango, Sandamu, Mashi, Mani, Dutsi, Bindawa, Ingawa, Kusada and Kankia.
Below is the full text of the press conference
Distinguished members of the press, ladies and gentlemen, On behalf of the Chairman of the Tinubu/Dikko 2027 APC Campaign Council, His Excellency, Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, and the entire leadership of the Council, I warmly welcome you to this press conference.
We are gathered today to formally address the successful conclusion of the Funtua Senatorial District phase of our statewide campaign and scorecard presentation tour, which covered all 11 local government areas in the district.
The tour, which commenced with a zonal flag off in Funtua on 28 October 2026, took the Governor and the campaign leadership across the district, providing opportunities for direct engagement with traditional rulers, community leaders, party stakeholders, elected representatives, women, youths and residents.
Beyond political mobilisation, the tour served as a platform for presenting the administration’s development record, engaging citizens on their expectations and strengthening the relationship between the government, the party and the communities.
1. APPRECIATION TO THE PEOPLE OF FUNTUA SENATORIAL DISTRICT
First, we wish to express our profound appreciation to the people of Funtua Senatorial District for the warm reception, cooperation and remarkable hospitality extended to the Governor and his entourage throughout the tour.
Across the 11 local government areas, the people demonstrated enthusiasm, solidarity and a strong interest in the political and development issues discussed during the engagements.
We particularly acknowledge the contributions of traditional rulers, religious leaders, community elders, APC executives, elected representatives, youth and women groups, as well as other stakeholders who participated in the various activities.
We also appreciate the local government chairmen, party coordinators and members of the campaign structures across the district for their mobilisation, coordination and support.
The success of the tour was a collective effort, and we do not take the cooperation of the people for granted.
2. PURPOSE AND SIGNIFICANCE OF THE TOUR
The Funtua Senatorial District tour was designed to achieve two major objectives.
First, it provided an opportunity for Governor Radda to present an account of his administration’s activities, achievements and interventions under the Building Your Future (BYF) development agenda.
Second, it enabled the Governor and the campaign leadership to interact directly with the people, listen to their concerns, receive feedback and strengthen the relationship between the government, the party and the communities.
The engagements were therefore not limited to political rallies. They also involved consultations with traditional institutions, inspections of projects, visits to communities, discussions on security and development, and presentations of the administration’s scorecard.
This approach reflects our belief that responsible political engagement must be anchored on communication, accountability, consultation and the participation of citizens.
3. DEVELOPMENT INTERVENTIONS AND THE ADMINISTRATION’S SCORECARD
Throughout the tour, the Governor highlighted interventions and ongoing programmes across several critical sectors, including healthcare, education, agriculture, infrastructure, youth and women empowerment, water supply, security and community development.
In healthcare, the administration’s interventions include the construction, rehabilitation and upgrading of health facilities, improvement of access to primary and secondary healthcare services, provision of medical equipment and support for the delivery of essential health services. The tour also featured the commissioning and inspection of health projects, as well as engagements on the need to strengthen healthcare delivery across the district.
In education, the Governor highlighted investments in school infrastructure, teacher recruitment, scholarships, student support programmes and the establishment and upgrading of educational facilities. These interventions are aimed at improving access to quality education and creating better learning opportunities for children and young people.
In agriculture, the administration presented its support to farmers through the provision of tractors, agricultural machinery, improved seeds, fertiliser and other farm inputs. These interventions are intended to improve agricultural productivity, strengthen food security and support the livelihoods of farming communities.
The tour also highlighted road construction and rehabilitation, water supply projects, local economic development initiatives and the Community Development Programme, which provides resources for development projects at ward level.
On youth and women empowerment, the Governor and other political stakeholders acknowledged a range of interventions undertaken across the district. These include livelihood support, skills acquisition, vocational training, business assistance, educational support and other initiatives facilitated through government programmes, elected representatives and community-based political structures.
The campaign leadership recognises that such interventions, whether implemented directly by government or facilitated by political representatives and stakeholders, contribute to improving the welfare and economic opportunities of citizens.
We also acknowledge the importance of the various community development and social support initiatives highlighted during the tour, including assistance to vulnerable groups, women, young people, entrepreneurs and other constituents.
On security, the Governor acknowledged the continuing challenges confronting some communities but highlighted the efforts of security agencies, community-based security structures and traditional institutions in addressing the situation.
Beyond the presentation of achievements, the tour provided opportunities for traditional rulers and community representatives to express their appreciation for interventions already undertaken and to make requests for additional roads, schools, healthcare facilities, security support, electricity and other essential services.
These requests are important, and the campaign leadership recognises the value of such feedback in shaping the development conversation and identifying areas requiring further attention.
We must emphasise that the figures and achievements presented during the tour constitute the administration’s scorecard and should be understood in that context. The campaign welcomes constructive public scrutiny and informed discussion of the administration’s record.
4. DIRECT LOCAL GOVERNMENT ALLOCATIONS AND GRASSROOTS DEVELOPMENT
An important issue that featured in the Governor’s engagements throughout the tour was the impact of direct statutory allocations to local governments.
Governor Radda acknowledged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s policy of ensuring direct payment of statutory allocations to local governments, noting that it had strengthened the financial capacity of councils to execute projects, pay salaries and respond to the needs of their communities.
The Governor maintained that financially empowered local governments are better positioned to deliver development at the grassroots, particularly when they are accountable and responsive to the needs of their residents.
The Campaign Council considers local government autonomy, effective grassroots administration and the equitable delivery of development an important part of the national development conversation.
We believe that strengthening local governments will improve their capacity to address community needs and complement the development efforts of state and federal governments.
5. SECURITY AND COMMUNITY COLLABORATION
Security remained an important subject throughout the Funtua Senatorial District tour.
The Governor engaged traditional rulers and community stakeholders on the need for sustained cooperation with security agencies, community vigilance and the promotion of peaceful relations among farmers, pastoralists and other groups.
The engagements also provided opportunities for community representatives and traditional institutions to share their experiences, report developments and discuss measures for improving security in their respective areas.
We acknowledge that security remains a collective responsibility. We commend the sacrifices of security personnel and community-based security structures and encourage residents to continue supporting lawful security efforts through credible information and cooperation.
The Campaign Council also calls on political actors and their supporters to conduct themselves peacefully throughout the campaign period.
6. EMPOWERMENT, SOCIAL SUPPORT AND POLITICAL PARTICIPATION
The tour provided an opportunity to recognise and highlight the contributions of elected representatives, political leaders and other stakeholders to empowerment and social support initiatives across the district.
These interventions cut across different communities and include assistance to women, students, youths, entrepreneurs and other constituents. They also encompass educational support, livelihood assistance, skills development, business support and other programmes intended to improve living conditions.
The Governor acknowledged the contributions of political representatives and stakeholders who have complemented government programmes through constituency projects and other forms of assistance.
The Campaign Council believes that government programmes and interventions facilitated by elected representatives should complement one another in addressing the needs of the people.
The engagements also reinforced the importance of unity, cooperation and active participation in the democratic process. We urge political leaders and party members to sustain their commitment to the collective interest of the party and the development of Katsina State.
7. MEDIA COVERAGE AND PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
We wish to acknowledge the important role played by the media in the successful conduct of the tour.
The Media and Publicity Directorate of the Campaign Council coordinated publicity and media engagement throughout the exercise.
The flag-off in Funtua received live coverage from four national television stations—TVC, Channels Television, NTA and Arise TV—as well as local radio and television stations, online newspapers, bloggers and other digital media platforms.
In addition, radio and television programmes were conducted on the campaign rallies in each of the 11 local government areas. These programmes provided platforms for discussions on the Governor’s engagements, the administration’s scorecard and development issues raised during the tour.
The Directorate also coordinated newspaper publications, digital publicity, photographs, video coverage and other communication materials to ensure sustained visibility and documentation of the campaign activities.
Following the conclusion of the Funtua phase, appreciation jingles are currently running on radio and television stations to thank the people and stakeholders for their support, hospitality and participation.
We appreciate all media organisations, journalists, broadcasters, online publishers and content creators who contributed to informing the public about the tour.
We encourage the media to continue providing balanced, accurate and responsible coverage of political activities in the state.
While the tour was generally conducted successfully, we are conscious that some security-related incidents were reported in parts of the district during the campaign period.
The Campaign Council regrets any injury, damage or inconvenience suffered by members of the public in connection with such incidents.
We condemn political violence, intimidation and the destruction of property, irrespective of the individuals or groups involved.
We also commend the security agencies for their response and urge them to ensure that all reported incidents are thoroughly investigated and that anyone found culpable is dealt with in accordance with the law.
We appeal to all political parties, supporters and community members to avoid provocation, respect the rights of others and embrace peaceful political competition.
Our democratic process must not become a source of insecurity or division among our people.
9. THE WAY FORWARD: DAURA AND KATSINA SENATORIAL DISTRICTS
With the successful completion of the Funtua Senatorial District phase, the Campaign Council is preparing for the next stage of the statewide tour, which will cover the Daura Senatorial District, followed subsequently by the Katsina Senatorial District.
We intend to sustain the same approach of direct engagement, consultation, presentation of the administration’s scorecard and mobilisation of party stakeholders.
The Council will also review the lessons from the Funtua phase, strengthen coordination among the various campaign structures and improve logistics and media engagement for the remaining phases.
Our objective is to ensure that all 34 local government areas of Katsina State are adequately reached and that the campaign message is effectively communicated across the state.
10. APPEAL FOR UNITY AND SUPPORT
As we look towards the 2027 general elections, we call on APC members, supporters and stakeholders to remain united, disciplined and committed to the collective objectives of the party.
Political differences should not be allowed to undermine our common interests or peaceful coexistence.
We urge our supporters to conduct their political activities with maturity and respect for other parties and their supporters.
We also call on eligible voters to remain engaged in the democratic process, participate in lawful political activities and make informed choices when the time comes.
The Tinubu/Dikko 2027 Campaign Council remains committed to presenting the records, policies and programmes of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda to the people of Katsina State.
We believe that the achievements and ongoing interventions highlighted during the tour provide a basis for public discussion and assessment. We will continue to engage citizens and stakeholders with respect, openness and a commitment to peaceful democratic participation.
Once again, we thank the people of Funtua Senatorial District for their hospitality, cooperation and participation throughout the tour.
We appreciate His Excellency, Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, for leading the engagements; the Deputy Governor; the leadership of the Campaign Council; traditional rulers; elected representatives; party executives; local government chairmen; campaign coordinators; security agencies; media organisations; and all those who contributed to the exercise.
The successful conclusion of the Funtua phase is an important milestone in our statewide campaign engagement. It has provided an opportunity to present the administration’s development record, strengthen relationships with communities, listen to citizens and mobilise stakeholders around the objectives of the campaign.
We look forward to taking the same message of consultation, development and political mobilisation to the Daura and Katsina Senatorial Districts.
Thank you for your attention.
Arch. Ahmed Musa Ɗangiwa
Director-General
Tinubu/Dikko 2027 APC Campaign Council
Katsina State
