Governor [Uba Sani](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uba_Sani) addressed senior public office holders from Kaduna State on 24 October, urging them to rally behind President Bola Tinubu’s re‑election bid by mobilising support for the APC’s campaign launch scheduled for that day. The directive aims to translate gratitude for federal projects into decisive political action that will deliver a landslide victory for Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.
**Key points from the meeting**
- The governor highlighted President Tinubu’s extensive investments in Kaduna, citing the Kaduna Light Rail, the Abuja–Kaduna–Kano Highway, the Kaduna–Birnin Gwari Road, the Kaduna–Kano Rail Project and funding for federal tertiary institutions.
- He stressed that continued collaboration between federal appointees and the state government is essential to turn these projects into lasting economic growth, improved security and better living standards.
- A high‑level strategic gathering was attended by Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, Minister of Environment Malam Balarabe Abbas Lawal, National Sports Commission Chairman Malam Shehu Dikko, as well as chairmen and members of federal boards, heads of parastatals, federal commissioners and other key stakeholders.
- Participants pledged to work closely with the [All Progressives Congress](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Progressives_Congress) leadership to harmonise political structures across Kaduna’s 23 local government areas.
- The assembly expressed deep appreciation to President Tinubu for selecting Kaduna as the venue for the campaign flag‑off, interpreting the decision as recognition of the state’s strategic political importance.
**What was the governor’s main appeal?**
He urged every federal appointee and stakeholder to “close ranks, deepen grassroots engagement and work towards delivering a resounding landslide victory for President Tinubu in 2027,” emphasizing that gratitude must be turned into concrete political effort.
**Why is Kaduna pivotal for the campaign?**
According to the governor, the state’s recent infrastructure upgrades and the appointment of Kaduna indigenes to strategic federal positions underscore its significance. He called for sustained stakeholder coordination before, during and after the elections, with a focus on peaceful participation, effective engagement and post‑election reconciliation.
**How will officials act as ambassadors for the state?**
The public office holders committed to leveraging their positions to champion the policies of President Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani, ensuring that the benefits of democratic governance reach communities throughout [Kaduna State](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaduna_State). They reaffirmed dedication to political unity, stronger federal‑state collaboration and continued support for the Renewed Hope Agenda and the state’s development priorities.