By Zaharaddeen Ishaq Abubakar | Katsina Times
The Tinubu-Dikko 2027 APC Campaign Council has reviewed its campaign tour of Funtua Senatorial District, covering 11 local government areas, and condemned reported cases of violence, intimidation and destruction of property during the exercise.
The Director-General of the Campaign Council, Architect Ahamad Musa Dangiwa, disclosed this on Thursday, November 12, 2026, during a press briefing at the council's office in Dandagoro, Kano Road, Katsina.
Dangiwa said the tour, which commenced on October 8, 2026, provided an opportunity for Governor Malam Dikko Umar Radda and the campaign leadership to engage traditional rulers, community leaders, party stakeholders, elected representatives, women, youths and other residents.
He said the exercise covered all 11 local government areas of Funtua Senatorial District, enabling the administration to present its development record, receive feedback and discuss community concerns.
According to him, the tour was designed to showcase the achievements of the Radda administration under its development agenda and highlight the policies and interventions of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's government under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
The campaign activities included visits to communities, inspection and commissioning of projects, consultations with stakeholders and discussions on security and development challenges.
Dangiwa identified healthcare, education, agriculture, infrastructure, water supply, security, youth empowerment and women's development as some of the major sectors highlighted during the tour.
On healthcare, he said the administration had undertaken the construction and rehabilitation of health facilities, provided medical equipment and introduced interventions to improve access to primary and secondary healthcare services.
In education, he highlighted investments in school infrastructure, teacher recruitment and training, student support programmes and other interventions aimed at improving access to quality education.
He also said the administration had supported farmers through the provision of tractors, agricultural machinery, improved seeds and other farming inputs to enhance productivity and strengthen food security.
The Director-General further highlighted road construction, water supply projects, community development initiatives and empowerment programmes targeting women, youths, entrepreneurs and vulnerable groups.
On local government administration, Dangiwa said the campaign council recognised the importance of direct statutory allocations to local governments, noting that the policy had strengthened the financial capacity of councils to execute projects, pay salaries and address grassroots needs.
He said financially empowered local governments were better positioned to deliver development at the grassroots, particularly when their activities were guided by accountability and responsiveness.
Security and Reported Incidents
The campaign council acknowledged that security remained a major concern during the tour, with discussions involving traditional rulers, community leaders and security stakeholders on the need for stronger cooperation.
Dangiwa called on residents to support security agencies by providing credible information and maintaining peaceful relations among farmers, pastoralists and other groups.
He, however, expressed concern over reported security-related incidents in some parts of the district during the campaign period.
"The campaign council condemns political violence, intimidation and destruction of property, irrespective of the individuals or groups involved," he said.
He commended security agencies for their response and called for thorough investigations into reported incidents, urging that anyone found responsible should be held accountable.
He also appealed to political parties, supporters and community members to avoid provocation and respect the rights of others.
Media Coverage and Next Phase
The Director-General commended media organisations, journalists, broadcasters, online publishers and content creators for their coverage of the campaign tour.
He said the Media and Publicity Directorate coordinated coverage across national television stations, including TVC, Channels Television, NTA and Arise TV, alongside local radio stations, television stations and online platforms.
Dangiwa announced that the campaign council would proceed with the next phases of its statewide tour, covering Daura and Katsina Senatorial Districts.
He said the council would maintain its approach of direct engagement, consultation, presentation of government achievements and consensus-building with party stakeholders.
The DG urged APC members, supporters and stakeholders to remain united, disciplined and committed to the party's objectives ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He added that the campaign council remained committed to engaging citizens and stakeholders through open communication and peaceful political participation.
The briefing concluded with an expression of appreciation to the people of Funtua Senatorial District, traditional rulers, party leaders, community stakeholders and security agencies for their cooperation during the tour.
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