The National Legal Adviser of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Barrister Murtala Aliyu Kankia, has led a strategic meeting of political stakeholders in Katsina State to strengthen grassroots mobilisation for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections.
SINL Nigeria Online reports that the meeting, held in Katsina, brought together party leaders, political stakeholders and representatives from the state’s 34 local government areas to discuss strategies for expanding the Tinubu/Dikko Grassroots Mobilisation Movement.
Kankia, who is the Director-General of the movement, outlined its objectives and emphasised the need for a coordinated political structure capable of sustaining mobilisation efforts across the state.
He said effective grassroots engagement, political unity and cooperation among stakeholders would be critical to strengthening the movement’s organisational capacity ahead of the 2027 elections.
The discussions focused on improving coordination between the movement’s state and local government leadership, enhancing political cooperation and expanding its reach among grassroots communities.
In his remarks, the movement’s State Chairman, Dr Kabir Abdullahi Yantumaki, urged members and political leaders to strengthen unity and work collectively towards achieving the organisation’s objectives.
Yantumaki stressed that effective collaboration between the leadership and members would be essential to building a sustainable mobilisation network and ensuring the successful implementation of the movement’s activities across the state.
He added that greater cooperation among stakeholders would enhance the organisation’s capacity to engage supporters and consolidate its grassroots presence.
Among those who attended the meeting were Hon. Adamu Mato Zango, a former commissioner and former chairman of Zango Local Government Area, and Hon. Nura Katsayal, Special Adviser on Basic Education.
Also present were the APC Director of Administration in Katsina State, party officials and representatives from the state’s 34 local government areas.
The meeting provided an opportunity for participants to review organisational priorities, exchange ideas and identify practical strategies for strengthening political engagement at the state and local government levels.
Participants reaffirmed their commitment to unity, teamwork and coordinated grassroots mobilisation as preparations for the 2027 electoral cycle gather momentum.
The movement’s ability to translate its mobilisation plans into an effective grassroots network across Katsina State’s 34 local government areas is expected to be a key test of its readiness for the forthcoming elections.
