The Tinubu/Dikko 2027 Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned attacks carried out by suspected political thugs during its campaign tour in the Funtua Senatorial District of Katsina State. The Director-General of the campaign council, Arch. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, described the violence as unfortunate and emphasized that it contradicts the principles of democratic engagement.
Dangiwa expressed condolences to the victims of the violence, particularly in Malumfashi and Yankara, and reassured residents that justice would be pursued for those responsible. He confirmed that the Katsina State Government has mandated security agencies to intensify their investigations into the incidents.
In addressing the situation, the campaign council head indicated that measures are being implemented to prevent further occurrences of violence. He condemned all forms of political violence and destruction of property, regardless of the parties involved. Furthermore, Dangiwa commended security forces for their prompt response but urged them to ensure thorough investigations are conducted.
Additionally, Dangiwa called upon the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to expedite the establishment of a broader peace accord, highlighting that various political parties in the state had already signed a peace agreement. He urged opposition parties to reconsider their campaign schedules and to manage campaign materials to avoid conflicts.
During his remarks, Dangiwa also expressed gratitude to the APC stakeholders, supporters, and media for their cooperation throughout the recent 11-day campaign tour, which covered all 11 local government areas of Funtua. The campaign council plans to move to the Daura Senatorial District next, taking lessons learned from the Funtua phase to improve future campaigns. He reiterated a commitment to issue-based campaigns and fostering peaceful democratic participation while continuing engagement with the residents of Katsina State.
