…Declares Zero Tolerance For Political Thuggery
By Abdulrahman Dan-Umar, Katsina
The Tinubu/Dikko 2027 Campaign Council has vowed that perpetrators of the recent attacks on its supporters during the Funtua Senatorial District campaign tour will be brought to justice, declaring zero tolerance for political violence as it prepares to extend its statewide mobilisation to Daura and Katsina Senatorial Districts.
Director-General of the Campaign Council, Arch. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, gave the assurance on Thursday while addressing journalists at the Council’s headquarters in Dandagoro, Katsina.
Dangiwa condemned the attacks allegedly carried out by suspected political hoodlums in Malumfashi and Yankara, describing them as unacceptable and a direct threat to peaceful democratic participation. He expressed sympathy to victims and reaffirmed the Council’s commitment to conducting campaigns without violence or intimidation.
He disclosed that the Katsina State Government had directed security agencies to intensify investigations into the incidents and ensure that everyone found culpable is arrested and prosecuted, adding that additional security measures had been introduced to prevent similar occurrences during subsequent campaign activities.
“The Campaign Council condemns political violence, intimidation and the destruction of property, irrespective of those responsible. Elections should unite our people, not divide them or endanger lives and livelihoods,” he stated.
While commending security agencies for their prompt intervention, Dangiwa urged them to conclude investigations swiftly and ensure that justice is served in accordance with the law.
He also called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to fast-track the implementation of a comprehensive peace accord involving all political parties to guarantee peaceful campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The Council further appealed to opposition parties to harmonise campaign schedules and remove campaign billboards where necessary to ease congestion and minimise the risk of avoidable confrontations.
Dangiwa praised APC leaders, supporters and media organisations for their cooperation and balanced reportage throughout the successful 11-day campaign tour, which covered all 11 local government areas of the Funtua Senatorial District.
With the completion of the Funtua leg, he announced that the campaign would now move to the Daura Senatorial District before proceeding to the Katsina Senatorial District, as part of efforts to reach all 34 local government areas of the state.
He explained that the forthcoming phases would consolidate on the achievements of the Funtua tour through improved coordination, stronger logistics, enhanced media engagement and wider grassroots consultations while showcasing the development records of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda.
Dangiwa urged APC members and supporters to remain peaceful, disciplined and law-abiding throughout the campaign period, stressing that political differences should never undermine unity, mutual respect or peaceful coexistence.
He reaffirmed the Campaign Council’s commitment to issue-based campaigns and democratic engagement, saying it would continue to present the achievements, policies and programmes of the Tinubu and Radda administrations through constructive dialogue with citizens across Katsina State.
The Director-General also expressed appreciation to Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, the Deputy Governor, traditional rulers, elected representatives, party executives, campaign coordinators, security agencies, media organisations and residents of the Funtua Senatorial District for their support, describing the successful completion of the first phase of the campaign as a significant milestone in the Council’s statewide mobilisation ahead of the 2027 elections.
