By Mark Aba
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has expressed confidence that Niger State will deliver an overwhelming victory for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Mohammed Umar Bago in the 2027 general elections.
Idris attributed the projected victory to growing support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the development initiatives being implemented by the Tinubu and Bago administrations.
The Minister spoke at the official flag-off of the APC Presidential and Gubernatorial Campaigns in Niger State, which attracted party leaders, stakeholders and supporters to formally commence mobilisation ahead of the 2027 elections.
He described the impressive turnout as evidence of the party’s grassroots strength, unity and growing acceptance across the state.
According to him, the enthusiasm demonstrated by party supporters reflects their confidence in the leadership of Tinubu and Bago and their desire to sustain the development programmes being pursued by both administrations.
Idris said the Tinubu administration remained committed to implementing economic reforms, strengthening national infrastructure, expanding opportunities and creating a solid foundation for sustainable economic growth.
He also commended Governor Bago for his investments in infrastructure and agriculture, noting that the initiatives were contributing to Niger State’s development and reinforcing its strategic position in Nigeria’s agricultural sector.
The Minister urged APC members to sustain unity, strengthen grassroots mobilisation and maintain effective engagement with communities, stressing that communicating the achievements of both administrations would be critical to the party’s electoral success.
He expressed optimism that the people of Niger State would renew the mandates of Tinubu and Bago in 2027 in recognition of their commitment to development.
Speaking at the event, Governor Bago expressed confidence that his administration’s achievements in the past three years would secure him another term in office.
He said his performance across critical sectors would speak for itself during the elections, while reaffirming his determination to ensure a decisive victory for President Tinubu in the state.
Bago also described the APC as the dominant political force in Niger State, expressing confidence that the party would record an overwhelming victory in the 2027 general elections.
In his remarks, the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, highlighted Niger State’s strategic importance to Nigeria’s food security drive.
He said the Bago administration’s investments in road infrastructure were improving connections between agricultural production centres and markets, thereby facilitating the movement of farm produce.
According to him, improved road networks would reduce transportation difficulties, strengthen agricultural value chains, enhance food availability and create greater economic opportunities for farmers and other stakeholders.
The campaign flag-off formally signalled the commencement of coordinated mobilisation by the APC Presidential and Gubernatorial Campaign Councils in Niger State, with intensified political engagements expected across the state’s local government areas ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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