The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Katsina State has described Wednesday’s campaign flag-off in Funtua as peaceful, regardless of reports that supporters travelling by way of Malumfashi have been attacked, leaving a number of folks injured and automobiles broken.
The occasion’s state chairman, Bishir Saulawa, mentioned no clashes, accidents or property losses have been recorded in the course of the Tinubu–Dikko 2027 campaign launch on the Funtua Township Stadium.
However, Channels Television and Trust Radio reported attacks on supporters travelling to the occasion by way of Malumfashi Local Government Area.
In a press release issued by the occasion’s Public Relations Officer, Shamsu Sule Funtua, Mr Saulawa thanked Governor Dikko Radda, safety businesses and occasion stakeholders for what he known as a peaceful campaign launch.
“I commend our party members, supporters, security agencies, and all stakeholders for their orderly conduct and commitment to ensuring a peaceful event,” he mentioned.
According to Channels Television, some supporters alleged that teams of youths attacked them with stones, bottles and different weapons round Malumfashi.
The affected supporters reported accidents and loss of private belongings, whereas some automobiles had their windscreens broken.
The tv station additionally reported stones scattered across the Malumfashi city roundabout, close to the highway linking Bakori Local Government Area.
PREMIUM TIMES couldn’t independently set up how many individuals have been injured, the extent of the harm or who carried out the attacks.
The reported incidents occurred alongside the path to Funtua, quite than essentially contained in the stadium. The APC chairman’s assertion didn’t tackle Malumfashi’s allegations or make clear whether or not his account lined supporters travelling to the occasion.
Radda seeks renewed mandate
Meanwhile, Governor Radda urged residents to help President Bola Tinubu and APC candidates in the 2027 normal elections.
In a press release issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Mohammed, the governor listed safety, infrastructure, training, healthcare and financial alternatives amongst his administration’s priorities.
“Without peace, economic activities suffer, children cannot go to school, and farmers cannot go to the farm. We will sustain the momentum until every resident can go about their lawful business without fear,” Mr Radda mentioned.
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He urged APC candidates and supporters to campaign peacefully and respect voters’ selections.
The occasion was attended by Deputy Governor Faruk Jobe, former governors Aminu Masari and Ibrahim Shema, lawmakers and different occasion stakeholders.
During the programme, Mr Saulawa offered occasion flags and banners to candidates contesting three senatorial seats, 15 House of Representatives seats and 34 State Assembly seats.
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