Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Katsina State have endorsed President Bola Tinubu, Gov. Dikko Radda and other All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The endorsement was announced on Monday in Katsina at a meeting between the association’s leadership, members and the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Alhaji Muttaqa Rabe-Darma.
The association said the endorsement was in appreciation of the minister’s support and interventions aimed at improving the welfare of physically challenged persons.
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The Sarkin Makafin Katsina, Alhaji Garba Muhammad-Nahuta, commended Darma for his contributions to the welfare of the community.
Muhammad-Nahuta assured the minister that members would reciprocate his support by voting for Tinubu, Radda and other APC candidates in the 2027 elections.
He also urged other political appointees to emulate the minister by extending similar assistance to vulnerable members of society.
Similarly, the APC Northwest Representative of Physically-Challenged Persons, Dahiru Gambo, said members had obtained their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and were prepared to participate in the elections.
He, however, appealed to governments and individuals to provide more support to address the challenges confronting physically-challenged persons.
The Chairman of the Physically-Challenged Persons Association in Katsina State also expressed support for Tinubu’s re-election, saying a second term would enable the president to consolidate his administration’s policies and programmes.
Speaking on behalf of the minister, Prof. Mukhtar Elkasim appreciated the association for its support for Tinubu and Radda.
Elkasim also announced a welfare package for members who attended the meeting, describing it as part of the minister’s commitment to improving their well-being.
In his remarks, the Director-General of Grassroots Mobilisation for Tinubu/Dikko 2027, Abubakar Tsanni, described physically-challenged persons as trustworthy and dependable members of society.
Tsanni recalled their support and cooperation during his tenure as Chairman of Batagarawa Local Government Council in 2019, saying their contributions remained memorable.
Also, Dr Samaila Balarabe, a member of the campaign team, said the achievements recorded by the Tinubu and Radda administrations justified their re-election in 2027.
He acknowledged that no administration could address all societal challenges within a single tenure but maintained that both governments had made significant progress.
The meeting also provided an opportunity for members of the association to appeal for sustained support, improved welfare and greater inclusion in government programmes.
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