Jigawa APC Sets Up Campaign Council for 2027 Elections

The Jigawa State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially set up its State Campaign Council. This is part of efforts to strengthen party structures, mobilise grassroots support, and win the upcoming 2027 General Elections.

The council was formed after talks with party leaders from the three senatorial districts in the state. The APC State Working Committee approved this move.

In a statement, the APC Jigawa State Chairman, Ahmed Garba, announced that Governor Umar Namadi will head the State Campaign Council.

To assist the chairman and ensure good leadership, four Deputy Chairmen were appointed. They are the state’s deputy governor, Aminu Usman; former Governor Ali Sa’adu Birnin Kudu; former Governor Saminu Turaki; and the APC State Chairman, Ahmed Garba.

For fair political representation and smooth coordination, six Vice Chairmen were also named. They will represent the three senatorial districts of Jigawa. From Jigawa North-East, the Vice Chairmen are Muhammad Ibrahim (Vice Chairman I) and Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia (Vice Chairman II). For Jigawa South-West, Haruna Aliyu Dangyatin (Vice Chairman I) and Farouk Adamu Aliyu (Vice Chairman II) were chosen. In Jigawa North-West, Isa Gerawa (Vice Chairman I) and Hajia Rabi Ishaq (Vice Chairman II) were appointed.

Lawan Yau Roni has been selected as the Director-General of the Campaign Council. He will manage the daily coordination and implementation of the campaign's activities across the state.

According to the party leaders, the Campaign Council's job is to guide the campaign, coordinate activities, and strengthen ties with supporters in all 27 Local Government Areas of Jigawa State.

Mr Garba pointed out that the team's formation shows the APC’s dedication to unity, inclusion, and teamwork.

He called on all council members, party supporters, and loyalists to work together with focus and determination to achieve a strong win in the elections.