The affirmation took place today at the People’s Square, Government House, Katsina, through a consensus process that brought together party delegates from across the state.
A total of 2,872 delegates participated in the affirmation exercise, representing various structures of the APC across Katsina State.
The delegates comprised 918 from Local Government Executive Committees (27 from each of the 34 local government areas), 37 from the State Executive Committee, 109 statutory delegates, and 1,805 ward-level delegates (five from each of the 361 wards). Three additional delegates represented the National and Zonal Executive Committees.
Dr. Yakubu Ahmed Maccido, Chairman of the APC Affirmation Committee, confirmed that the exercise was conducted in strict compliance with APC Constitution and electoral guidelines.
“The affirmation process was conducted through a voice vote, which reflected overwhelming support for Governor Dikko Umaru Radda,” Dr. Maccido stated.
The process was supervised by representatives from the APC National Secretariat and conducted according to party regulations.
Dr. Maccido declared Governor Radda duly affirmed as the APC flagbearer for the forthcoming Katsina State gubernatorial election. He described the exercise as transparent, credible, and consistent with party guidelines.
“The outcome reflects the unity and collective resolve of APC members in Katsina State ahead of the 2027 general elections,” he added.
Dr. Bishir Gambo Saulawa, State Chairman of the APC, commended party stakeholders, including former Governors Ibrahim Shehu Shema and Aminu Bello Masari, for their contributions to the smooth conduct of the exercise.
“The peaceful conduct of the process is evidence of the APC’s strength and readiness for the forthcoming elections,” Dr. Saulawa noted.
Hon. Abdulkadir Mamman Nasir, Chief of Staff to the Governor and Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, congratulated Governor Radda on his affirmation as the APC candidate for a second term.
He described the exercise as a demonstration of unity, trust, and confidence in the Governor’s leadership, emphasising that the peaceful process reflected the party’s cohesion and strength in the state.
Former Governor Aminu Masari thanked Almighty Allah for the successful and peaceful conduct of the exercise.
“We thank Almighty Allah for the peaceful outcome. The transparency that characterised this process in Katsina State is commendable,” Masari stated.
He urged the party to sustain achievements under Governor Radda’s administration while aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s national leadership.
In his acceptance speech, Governor Radda expressed gratitude to party members for the confidence reposed in him.
“Four years ago, I was given the mandate to serve the people of Katsina State. Today, I am honoured with the nomination to contest for a second term under the APC,” the governor said.
He pledged renewed commitment to good governance, development, and service delivery. Governor Radda reaffirmed his support for the APC and expressed confidence in the party’s victory in 2027.
The event was attended by former Governor Ibrahim Shema, Deputy Governor Mannir Yakubu, Tukur Ahmed Jikamshi, federal lawmakers, state lawmakers, business leaders, and government officials.