Nigeria's Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has called on leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State to strengthen their unity and grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections. The call was made during the inauguration of campaign committees for Dawakin Tofa, Tofa and Rimin Gado Local Government Areas.
Senator Barau emphasised the need for collective commitment towards achieving the party's electoral objectives. He urged the committees to work towards the success of all APC candidates, stressing that the responsibility of securing electoral support should not be left to a few individuals but shared among party leaders, elected representatives and grassroots supporters.
The Deputy President of the Senate expressed appreciation to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, party leaders, local government chairmen, legislators and other stakeholders for their support and commitment to the APC. He assured them that the cooperation currently enjoyed by the party would be sustained.
According to a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, Barau said the campaign committees were deliberately constituted to accommodate a broad range of stakeholders. These stakeholders include serving and former legislators, party executives, councillors, local government chairmen, new members and respected elders.
Senator Barau maintained that the political alignment of the Governor, National Assembly members, state legislators and other elected representatives under the APC had created an opportunity for greater coordination of political activities across Kano State. This alignment is expected to enhance the party's chances in the upcoming elections.
Barau also expressed confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-election prospects. He attributed his optimism to assessments by political analysts and the prevailing political situation. The President's first-term foundation, he said, would yield the desired results in another term.
Senator Barau therefore charged the newly inaugurated committees to take their responsibilities seriously through effective mobilisation and sustained engagement with voters. He urged them to work for the emergence of APC candidates from the presidential election down to other elective positions.
Key points
- Barau urges APC stakeholders to strengthen unity and grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections.
- The Deputy President of the Senate expressed appreciation to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and other stakeholders for their support and commitment to the APC.
- Barau expressed confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-election prospects.
