The All Progressives Congress (APC) has begun an aggressive grassroots mobilisation drive in Kano State ahead of the 2027 general elections, with its leaders calling for unity, voter education and increased political participation to secure victory for the party’s candidates.
The mobilisation drive gained momentum with the inauguration of the APC Campaign Council in Tarauni Local Government Area, where Governor Abba Yusuf directed party members to immediately intensify their campaigns.
Represented by Muhammad Yusuf Jamo, the governor urged party stakeholders to sustain reconciliation efforts, strengthen internal cohesion and work collectively towards the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other APC candidates.
He described the party’s candidates as credible representatives capable of delivering democratic dividends, while calling on supporters to extend their mobilisation efforts across communities and polling units.
Governor Yusuf also defended the economic policies of the Tinubu administration, saying the reforms were aimed at stabilising the economy and laying a foundation for sustainable growth.
He appealed to Nigerians to exercise patience, expressing optimism that the benefits of the reforms would increasingly be reflected in the lives of citizens.
Meanwhile, the Kano Central Senatorial candidate, Ibrahim Shekarau, urged the campaign council to make voter education a major priority, particularly to prevent invalid ballots during the elections.
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Shekarau emphasised the need for continuous engagement with voters to ensure they understand the electoral process and correctly cast their votes.
The APC House of Representatives candidate for Tarauni Federal Constituency, Nasiru Bala Ja’oji, used the occasion to highlight his constituency development initiatives, particularly in youth empowerment, education, healthcare and infrastructure.
Ja’oji disclosed that he had distributed cash grants worth 125 million naira to 2,500 beneficiaries and provided 200 motorcycles to support residents, especially small business operators and vulnerable groups.
He also cited scholarships and educational assistance, payment of WAEC and JAMB registration fees, ICT training, medical interventions, borehole projects and solar-powered streetlights among his contributions to community development.
He pledged to sustain such interventions, stressing that responsible leadership must prioritise the welfare and economic advancement of the people.
Also addressing the gathering, Tarauni State Constituency lawmaker, Kabiru Dahiru, called on party leaders, women, youths and other stakeholders to close ranks and work towards a common electoral objective.
He stressed that the success of the APC in 2027 would depend on collective commitment, effective grassroots mobilisation and the ability of members to put internal differences behind them.
Other party leaders and stakeholders at the inauguration equally expressed confidence in the APC’s chances, pledging to mobilise support for its candidates from the presidential to the state and legislative levels.
The campaign council, chaired by Sadiq Shugaba, is expected to coordinate the party’s activities, strengthen its grassroots structures and drive its electoral mobilisation across Taru Union ahead of the 2027 general elections.
