Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Katsina State have formally endorsed President Bola Tinubu, Governor Dikko Radda, and other All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates in advance of the 2027 general elections.
The association announced this endorsement on Monday in Katsina during a meeting involving its leadership, members, and the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Alhaji Muttaqa Rabe-Darma.
According to the association, the endorsement recognised the minister’s support and interventions to improve the welfare of persons with physical disabilities.
The Sarkin Makafin Katsina, Alhaji Garba Muhammad-Nahuta, commended Minister Darma for his contributions to the community’s welfare.
Muhammad-Nahuta assured the minister that association members would reciprocate his support by voting for Tinubu, Radda, and other APC candidates in the 2027 elections.
He further encouraged other political appointees to emulate the minister by providing similar assistance to vulnerable members of society.
Similarly, Dahiru Gambo, the APC Northwest Representative for Persons with Physical Disabilities, said members had obtained their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and were ready to participate. He appealed to both government authorities and individuals to provide additional support to address the challenges faced by persons with physical disabilities.
The Chairman of the Physically-Challenged Persons Association in Katsina State also expressed support for President Tinubu’s re-election, stating that a second term would allow the president to consolidate his administration’s policies and programmes.
Speaking on behalf of the minister, Prof. Mukhtar Elkasim thanked the association for its support for Tinubu and Radda.
Elkasim also announced a welfare package for members in attendance, describing it as part of the minister’s ongoing commitment to improving their well-being.
In his remarks, Abubakar Tsanni, Director-General of Grassroots Mobilisation for Tinubu/Dikko 2027, described persons with disabilities as trustworthy and dependable members of society.
Tsanni recalled the support and cooperation of persons with disabilities during his tenure as Chairman of Batagarawa Local Government Council in 2019, noting that their contributions remain memorable. Additionally, Dr Samaila Balarabe, a member of the campaign team, stated that the achievements of the Tinubu and Radda administrations justify their re-election in 2027.
He acknowledged that no administration can address all societal challenges within a single tenure, but maintained that both governments have made significant progress.
The meeting also allowed association members to appeal for sustained support, improved welfare, and greater inclusion in government programmes.
