By Mustapha Salisu
The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, has inaugurated over 300 grassroots political associations under the APC Intellectual Door-to-Door Forum, urging members to mobilise support for the party while ensuring peaceful campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Garo, who represented Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the event held on Sunday at Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano, said the associations were established to embark on door-to-door campaigns in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Yusuf and other APC aspirants.
He described the platform as comprising dedicated and committed youths, urging members to demonstrate honesty, trustworthiness and responsibility while sustaining their commitment to the party.
He reiterated the Kano State Government’s commitment to youth and women’s empowerment, disclosing plans to financially empower more than 5,000 youths and women. He also assured members of the Lafiya Jari Platform that he would advise the Governor to consider them for inclusion in forthcoming empowerment programmes.
The Deputy Governor further encouraged members, particularly those with pharmaceutical backgrounds, to provide medical assistance during campaign activities, while warning against the circulation of illicit drugs. He also referenced the distribution of plots of land to various groups, including youths, social media platforms and dedicated party members, in recognition of their contributions.
Garo maintained that Governor Yusuf’s priority was the progress and development of Kano State, urging residents to support the administration’s Kano First agenda.
He highlighted ongoing government projects across urban and rural communities, noting that sustaining development would require public cooperation and continuity in governance. He called on residents to support efforts towards promoting peace, unity, harmony and security.
The Deputy Governor also urged members to conduct campaigns without hate speech or other forms of misconduct, encouraging tolerance, reconciliation and peaceful engagement. He cautioned against carrying weapons or dangerous objects during campaign activities, stressing the need for properly coordinated and orderly political engagements.
Also speaking, the Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Ismail Jibrin Fagge, aligned with the earlier remarks, urging youths to turn out in large numbers to vote for the APC in the 2027 elections.
He described such support as a reciprocal gesture for the dividends of democracy being enjoyed in the state, citing employment opportunities, pension payments and other initiatives of the present administration.
Also speaking, the founder/patron of the platform, honorable Kamal Sarki, expressed appreciation to the Deputy Governor for attending the inauguration and assured that members were committed to mobilising support for Governor Yusuf, President Tinubu and other APC aspirants ahead of the 2027 general elections.