Katsina APC Campaign Council Condemns Funtua Violence, Says Perpetrators Will Face Justice

The Tinubu/Dikko 2027 Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned attacks by suspected political thugs during its campaign tour of the Funtua Senatorial District in Katsina State, assuring residents that those responsible will be brought to justice. The Director-General of the Campaign Council, Arch. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, gave the assurance on Thursday while briefing journalists at the council’s headquarters in Dandagoro, Katsina.

Dangiwa expressed sympathy to victims of the attacks in Malumfashi and Yankara, describing the incidents as unfortunate and contrary to the spirit of democratic engagement. He said the Katsina State Government had directed security agencies to intensify investigations and ensure that those responsible were apprehended and prosecuted. Damaged APC campaign vehicle.

The campaign council chief also said measures had been put in place to prevent a recurrence, while condemning political violence, intimidation and destruction of property, regardless of those involved. He commended security agencies for their response but urged them to conduct thorough investigations into all reported cases and ensure that anyone found culpable faced the full weight of the law.

Dangiwa also called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to expedite the signing of a broader peace accord, noting that political parties in the state had already signed a peace agreement. He appealed to opposition parties to review their campaign schedules and remove campaign billboards where necessary to prevent avoidable clashes and ensure smooth political activities across the state.

The Director-General thanked APC stakeholders, supporters and media practitioners for their cooperation during the 11-day campaign tour of the Funtua Senatorial District, which covered all 11 local government areas. With the completion of the Funtua phase, Dangiwa announced that the campaign council would move to the Daura Senatorial District before proceeding to the Katsina Senatorial District.

He said the next phases would build on lessons from the Funtua tour through improved coordination, logistics and media engagement, while sustaining direct interactions with communities and showcasing the development achievements of the Tinubu and Radda administrations. The council also urged APC members and supporters to remain united, disciplined and law-abiding, while respecting the rights of supporters of other political parties.

Dangiwa reiterated the council’s commitment to issue-based campaigns, peaceful democratic participation and continued engagement with residents of Katsina State. He acknowledged Governor Dikko Umaru Radda, his deputy, traditional rulers, elected representatives, party executives, campaign coordinators, security agencies, media organisations and residents of the Funtua Senatorial District for their contributions to what he described as a successful first phase of the statewide campaign.