2027: Radda Picks Governorship Nomination Form
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has bought the All Progressives Congress (APC) Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for the 2027 Governorship Election
The APC had pegged the cost of the two forms at N50 million.
The forms were presented to the governor on Thursday at the Government House, Katsina, by the APC National Legal Adviser, Barrister Murtala Aliyu Kankia.
The APC adopted consensus for all elective positions across all constituencies in the state, an action the governor said, demonstratied political maturity and collective responsibility within the party.
“This consensus arrangement reflects our shared commitment to unity, understanding, and the progress of our party and the state,” he said.
Radda cautioned the candidates not to be complacent, but to go out and scout for votes from the electhe need for continuous engagement with the electorate.
“This is not the time to relax. Anyone who believes there will be no challenges in the coming elections is only deceiving himself,” the Governor stated.
Radda urged candidates to return to their constituencies and strengthen relationships with other stakeholders.
“I encourage all those who emerged through consensus to go back and work with those who aspired alongside them, for the overall success of our party.”
He emphasized the importance of grassroots mobilisation in achieving electoral success.
“You must reconnect with the people, listen to them, and carry them along in order to secure victory at the polls,” he said.
The governor appreciated members of the consensus committees for their efforts and sacrifices in ensuring a smooth and credible consensus process.
Earlier, the APC National Legal Adviser said the distribution of forms followed the agreed consensus framework adopted in Katsina State which made the state a shining example in leadership and democratic governance.
He explained that all eligible aspirants who emerged through the process were issued the necessary forms for further screening.
