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2027: Katung urges Christian, Muslim youths to back Tinubu, Sani

Senator Sunday Marshall Katung
Senator Sunday Marshall Katung

Ahead of the 2027 polls, the Senator representing Kaduna South Senatorial Zone, Sunday Marshal Katung, has canvassed support for the second-term re-election of President Bola Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani, saying that the Government will not relent in its efforts in the total transformation of the State and Nigeria in general.

Senator Katung, who was together with the former Governor of Kaduna and the All Progressives Congress (APC) Kaduna North Senatorial Candidate, Alhaji Ramallan Yero, at a Town Hall Meeting with the leadership of the Hausa Christian Political Youth Forum and delegates from North Senatorial District in Zaria, expressed joy that the administration of President Tinubu and Governor Sani has left no community behind, adding that the inclusivity, fairness and justice of the present administration will remain the guiding principles of the APC government.

He urged the youths to remain united, peaceful and politically active, noting that their energy and numbers are a powerful force for victory in 2027.

Senator Katung pledged to continue to stand with them, amplify their concerns and work with other leaders to attract more development, appointments and opportunities to their communities.

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Senator Katung explained that “Kaduna State is now a united APC family; from Southern Kaduna to Northern Kaduna, there is no division, no discrimination, and no going back”.

He said “the era of politics of division is over, and what remains is politics of development, inclusion and victory for all”.

Katung who was the chairman of the occasion, urged the Hausa Christian community to take ownership of the APC project, mobilise their polling units, wards and local governments, and deliver overwhelming victory for President Tinubu, Governor Sani and all APC candidates.

According to him, “2027 is not just an election, it is a statement that Kaduna stands united for progress, peace and continuity.”

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Besides, speaking on behalf of Governor Sani, the running mate, Comrade Jerry Adams commended Senator Katung and appreciated the stakeholders for their support.

He highlighted key interventions by President Tinubu and Governor Sani, including federal institutions, skills acquisition centres across the three senatorial districts, a military cantonment, free CNG buses and the recruitment and training of over 1,000 Forest Guards.

He also acknowledged federal appointments secured by Kaduna indigenes and called for continued support for the APC in 2027.

Meanwhile, in his goodwill message, the APC Senatorial Candidate for Kaduna North Senatorial District, Yero, who spoke on behalf of all APC candidates of the Zone, commended the organisers of the occasion, and Senator Katung.

He also acknowledged the contributions of the late Senator Isaiah Balat, Garba Ali Madaki and the late Sir Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa to unity among Christian communities in Southern and Northern Kaduna State.

Representing the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen; Daniel Amos urged the stakeholders to sustain their support for the APC.

He also announced a substantial financial contribution from the Speaker to strengthen the forum’s activities across the eight local government areas of Kaduna North Senatorial District.

The meeting was aimed at mobilising support for President Tinubu, Governor Sani, the APC Senatorial Candidate for Kaduna North Senatorial District, Yero, and all APC candidates in 2027.

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