Governor Dikko Radda has been formally confirmed as the consensus governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Katsina State ahead of the 2027 general elections. This followed a unanimous endorsement by party delegates during an affirmation exercise held on Thursday at the Katsina People’s Square.
Massive Delegate Turnout for Affirmation
A total of 2,835 delegates from across the state gathered to collectively endorse the governor for a second term. Party officials described the process as smooth and orderly, highlighting the unity within the Katsina APC chapter.
Machido Declares Uncontested Outcome
Chairman of the Primary Election Committee, Yakubu Machido, while presenting the outcome, announced that Radda had effectively run unchallenged. He described the governor as the party’s consensus choice heading into the election cycle. The declaration formally set the tone for what party stakeholders termed a unified front ahead of the 2027 polls.
APC Hails Unity and Orderly Process
The APC National Vice Chairman for the North-West, Muhammad Garba, praised the conduct of the exercise. He noted that the party’s priority in Katsina was to ensure internal cohesion and a credible selection process. Garba attributed the successful affirmation to cooperation among stakeholders and the governor’s engagement with party structures across the state.
Former Katsina State Governor and Chairman of the APC Reconciliation Committee, Aminu Masari, also commended members for maintaining peace during the process. He urged unity moving forward, stating: “It’s like an arrow; once it is drawn, you must ensure that the target is achieved. Your focus should be on ensuring victory for all APC flag bearers. Katsina remains the true symbol of APC as one united family.”
State Party Leadership Reaffirms Cohesion
The Katsina State APC Chairman, Bishir Saulawa, described the party in the state as a closely knit political structure. He expressed confidence that its unity would translate into electoral success and continued development.
In his acceptance remarks, Governor Radda thanked delegates, party executives, and supporters for the endorsement. He assured them of his continued dedication to service delivery and governance in the state. Radda also reaffirmed his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration and the wider objectives of the APC ahead of the general elections.
High-Profile Attendance at the Event
The event was attended by senior party officials, lawmakers, former governors, local government representatives from all 34 councils, members of the State Executive Council, as well as youth and women groups, party elders, and other stakeholders. The ceremony concluded with the formal presentation of the APC flag to Governor Radda, signaling his official status as the party’s consensus candidate for the 2027 governorship election in Katsina State.
