Bye-Election: 16 APC Ward Chairmen endorse Bagudu for Chikun/Kajuru Reps seat

From:Femi Oyelola in Kaduna

Sixteen ward chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency have thrown their weight behind Hon. Fidelix Joseph Bagudu ahead of the party’s primary election, demanding that the House of Representatives seat be zoned to Kajuru Local Government Area for equity and justice.

Speaking at a joint press conference in Kaduna, the ward leaders said the call for zoning was long overdue, noting that Chikun LGA had produced all federal lawmakers from the constituency in the past 22 years.

In a statement read on behalf of the 16 chairmen, the group described Bagudu as a grassroots mobiliser, bridge-builder, and committed party loyalist whose developmental interventions in both Chikun and Kajuru LGAs set him apart from other aspirants.

“Among those from Kajuru who have expressed interest, one name stands out: Hon. Fidelix Joseph Bagudu. His antecedents, party loyalty, and developmental footprint make him not just a Kajuru candidate, but a candidate of the people,” the statement read.

They highlighted his contributions to the party, including the provision of solar streetlights, boreholes, support to persons with disabilities, empowerment of women and youths, and consistent educational support for indigent students.

The group noted that Bagudu’s dual heritage—being born to parents from Kajuru while growing up and schooling in Chikun—positions him as a natural unifier capable of rallying both LGAs for electoral success.

They also downplayed concerns over the voting strength of Kajuru, insisting that the APC had dismantled PDP’s dominance in Chikun and that performance now outweighs sentiment in elections.

“As ward chairmen, we are the closest to the grassroots. We know where the support lies, and Bagudu has earned the goodwill of our people across party lines,” they said.