With the 2027 elections approaching, Abba Mangal, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Katsina Central Federal Constituency, has begun building his campaign around a major promise: delivering quality representation and bringing more development projects to the people.

Mangal made the commitment on Wednesday as he formally launched his campaign in Katsina, using the occasion to call on party members and supporters to unite behind the APC and work towards its victory in the forthcoming elections.

The candidate, who will be seeking a seat in the House of Representatives, said his ambition was not simply about occupying a political office but about using the opportunity to address the needs of his constituents and ensure that their voices were adequately represented.

He promised that, if elected, constituency development would receive particular attention, assuring residents that he would do everything possible to make his representation meaningful and beneficial to communities across Katsina Central.

“I want to assure you of effective representation. We will concentrate on constituency development if given the opportunity,” he said.

Mangal also used the gathering to acknowledge the role played by Governor Dikko Umaru Radda in his emergence as the APC candidate, expressing appreciation for the confidence the governor had shown in him despite the presence of several other aspirants seeking the party's ticket.

He described the opportunity as a responsibility that demanded commitment and dedication, adding that he was determined to prove that the decision to give him the ticket was worthwhile.

Beyond his own ambition, Mangal called attention to the importance of political unity, commending fellow aspirants who had accepted the outcome of the party's selection process and agreed to support its candidates.

He urged supporters not to allow disagreements over the nomination process to weaken the party, insisting that sustained grassroots mobilisation would be crucial to securing victory across all elective positions.

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But the campaign launch also provided an opportunity for prominent APC figures to rally support for the candidate, with speakers highlighting the need for party members to translate their political influence into votes.

The campaign's Director-General, Alhaji Yusuf Barmo, challenged party faithful to step up mobilisation efforts, while the state APC Chairman, Alhaji Bishir Gambo-Saulawa, expressed strong confidence in the party's chances at the forthcoming polls.

Former governorship aspirant, Alhaji Abbas Masanawa, took a different approach in his appeal, urging Katsina Central residents to consider the contributions of the Mangal family to the state when deciding who to support at the ballot.

According to him, Mangal's father, a businessman and philanthropist, had established a reputation for helping people and positively influencing lives across Katsina over the years.

Masanawa argued that the family's longstanding relationship with the people deserved to be acknowledged through electoral support for his son.

“It's now time to reciprocate the kindness extended to us by giving massive votes to Abba Mangal,” he declared.

He subsequently predicted a sweeping victory for the APC candidate, expressing confidence that Mangal would emerge successful in the election.

The event attracted party loyalists, supporters and political stakeholders, with Mangal expressing appreciation for the large turnout and pledging not to take their support for granted.