A major political gathering of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Katsina State has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Dikko Umaru Radda for second-term in 2027.
The endorsement was announced on Monday at a meeting of party members held at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina.
The declaration was made by the Wazirin Katsina, Senator Ibrahim Ida, on behalf of concerned APC stakeholders across the state.
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Senator Ida said the decision followed a review of the leadership qualities, development efforts, and policy direction of both the president and the governor.
He stated that the stakeholders believe strongly in the principles and programmes being implemented at both the national and state levels, describing them as people-oriented and focused on sustainable progress.
He called on the people of Katsina State to rally behind President Tinubu and Governor Radda, stressing that continuity would further enhance development and improve the well-being of citizens.
Also speaking at the event, the Speaker of the Katsina State House of Assembly, Hon. Nasiru Yahaya Daura, declared that all members of the Assembly are "100 per cent" in support of the endorsement.
Similarly, Hon. Sada Soli, who represents the Jibia/Kaita Federal Constituency, conveyed the backing of members of the House of Representatives from the state, noting that the federal lawmakers from Katsina are aligned with the stakeholders' position.
In the same vein, Senator Muntari Dandutse of Funtua Zone expressed support for the move on behalf of the three senators representing Katsina State in the National Assembly.