Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has charged residents of Funtua Zone and the state at large to renew the mandates of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress, APC, in 2027 for more prosperity.
Radda made the call on Wednesday while flagging off the Tinubu/Dikko 2027 campaign in Funtua before a mammoth crowd.
According to a press release by his Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, on October 28, 2026, the governor said the flag-off is beyond politics, but an opportunity to present his stewardship under the Building Your Future Agenda, listen to the people and renew commitment to a more secure, prosperous and inclusive Katsina State.
He said his administration has placed security at the centre of governance, working closely with security agencies, traditional institutions and the Federal Government to restore lasting peace.
“Without peace, economic activities suffer, children cannot go to school, and farmers cannot go to farm. We will sustain the momentum until every resident can go about his lawful business without fear,” Radda said.
The governor highlighted massive investments in road construction, urban renewal and energy solutions, describing Funtua as a strategic commercial hub critical to agricultural trade and job creation.
He reaffirmed his commitment to farmers, MSMEs, women and youth through enabling environment for entrepreneurship, skills acquisition and private-sector growth, adding that his administration is strengthening schools, teachers, primary healthcare and expanding health insurance for vulnerable residents.
Radda commended President Tinubu for bold reforms under the Renewed Hope Agenda and pledged that Katsina State will continue to align its policies to complement federal initiatives.
He charged APC candidates and stakeholders to campaign with humility, discipline and respect for democratic choice, while urging party leaders and grassroots mobilizers across the 34 LGAs and 361 wards to sustain unity and peaceful mobilization.
Earlier, the Director-General of the Tinubu/Dikko 2027 Campaign Council, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, thanked Funtua Zone for the turnout, noting that President Tinubu is repositioning the national economy while Governor Radda is delivering tangible results at the grassroots.
Also speaking, Katsina State APC Chairman, Dr. Bishir Gambo Saulawa, described the flag-off as consolidation of party strength and presented party flags and banners to candidates contesting three senatorial, 15 House of Representatives and 34 State Assembly seats.
The event was attended by Deputy Governor Hon. Faruk Lawal Jobe, former Governors Aminu Bello Masari and Ibrahim Shehu Shema, national and state party leaders, federal and state lawmakers, local government chairmen, candidates, traditional rulers and thousands of party faithfuls.
