Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has declared Kafur Local Government Area (LGA) as a stronghold of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor made this declaration at the Tinubu-Dikko Campaign Rally in Kafur LGA on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. He commended the people for their massive turnout and consistent show of love and solidarity. Radda expressed his appreciation for the warm reception he received in Kafur, stating that the area has continued to demonstrate loyalty to the APC.
According to Governor Radda, Kafur has consistently shown support for the APC, and he thanked the residents for standing with the party and praying for lasting peace, security, and prosperity in the area. The governor's declaration was made in the presence of party leaders, elders, youths, and stakeholders, who all pledged their support for the APC and its candidates in the 2027 elections. Radda's visit to Kafur was seen as a homecoming, with the area being the hometown of former Governor Aminu Bello Masari.
The director-general of the campaign, Ahmed Dangiwa, described the rally as a homecoming, recalling that former Governor Aminu Masari hails from Kafur. Dangiwa commended party leaders, elders, youths, and stakeholders for their participation and urged them to preserve unity and avoid divisions as the party prepares for the 2027 elections. He noted that the impressive turnout reflects the political foundation and enduring relationships established by former Governor Masari in the community and across Katsina State.
Several prominent figures, including Muntari Dandutse, Shuaibu Wakili (Mai Shinkafa), Bishir Saulawa (APC chairman in Katsina), Bature Masari, and Kafur LG chairman Surajo Bature, declared Kafur's support for the APC and called for sustained mobilization for all party candidates in the state. The rally was a show of strength for the APC in Kafur, with residents demonstrating their commitment to the party and its leaders.
Governor Radda's declaration of Kafur as an APC stronghold is seen as a significant boost to the party's chances in the 2027 elections. The governor's efforts to rally support for President Bola Tinubu and other APC candidates are part of a larger strategy to consolidate the party's position in Katsina State. With Kafur being a key area of support, the APC is likely to focus on mobilizing residents to vote for its candidates in the upcoming elections.
The rally in Kafur is part of a series of events organized by the APC to mobilize support for its candidates ahead of the 2027 elections. The party is working to strengthen its position in various parts of the country, with a focus on winning key states and constituencies. In Katsina State, the APC is seeking to build on its existing support base and expand its reach to other areas.
The APC's efforts to mobilize support in Kafur and other parts of Katsina State are being closely watched by political analysts and stakeholders. The party's performance in the 2027 elections will depend on its ability to consolidate its support base and win over new voters. With Governor Radda's declaration of Kafur as an APC stronghold, the party is likely to focus on mobilizing residents to vote for its candidates in the upcoming elections.
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- Governor Dikko Radda declares Kafur LG an APC stronghold ahead of the 2027 elections.
