JIGAWA STANDS SOLIDLY BEHIND TINUBU AS MAMMOTH CROWD WELCOMES PRESIDENT; BARAU COMMENDS NAMADI OVER LANDMARK PROJECTS.
By Bala Salihu Dawakin Kudu
November 10, 2026.
The people of Jigawa State have demonstrated remarkable enthusiasm and political solidarity with the All Progressives Congress (APC) following the massive turnout recorded during the visit of President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to the state.
The President’s visit, which featured a presidential campaign rally and the commissioning of landmark development projects executed by the administration of Governor Umar Namadi, attracted an impressive gathering of APC leaders, stakeholders, party supporters, youth groups, women, traditional leaders and other residents from across the state.
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From the airport to the Dutse Township Stadium, the venue of the presidential rally, the atmosphere was charged with excitement as thousands of enthusiastic supporters lined the routes and filled the stadium to welcome the President. The repeated chants of “4+4” echoed across the gathering, reflecting the determination of party supporters to express their backing for President Tinubu’s second-term ambition.
The mammoth crowd and enthusiastic reception further underscored the political strength and growing mobilisation of the APC in Jigawa State, while demonstrating the importance of grassroots engagement and unity in sustaining the party’s political structure.
Speaking on the impressive reception accorded to the President, the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, who represents Kano North Senatorial District and serves as the Deputy Director-General, North II, of the Presidential Campaign Council, commended the people of Jigawa State for their overwhelming turnout, hospitality and peaceful conduct throughout the presidential visit.
Senator Barau described the warm reception as a strong demonstration of the people’s appreciation of the APC-led administration and their confidence in the party’s leadership.
He particularly applauded Governor Umar Namadi for the numerous landmark projects executed by his administration, noting that infrastructure development and people-oriented programmes remain important instruments for improving the quality of life of citizens.
According to him, the commissioning of these projects provides an opportunity to showcase the achievements of the Jigawa State Government and demonstrate how purposeful leadership, commitment and effective governance can translate into tangible development.
The Deputy Senate President noted that development should not be measured merely by political promises but by visible projects and programmes that directly address the needs of the people, create opportunities and improve living conditions.
He also acknowledged the efforts of Governor Namadi in complementing the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu, stressing that cooperation between federal and state governments is essential for accelerating national development.
Senator Barau further expressed appreciation to APC supporters, party faithful and residents of Jigawa State who travelled from different local government areas to participate in the historic presidential visit.
He praised their discipline, enthusiasm and peaceful disposition, describing their conduct as a demonstration of political maturity and commitment to democratic participation.
As a senior figure in the APC and Deputy Director-General, North II, of the Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Barau expressed optimism about the party’s political prospects, maintaining that the massive turnout was an encouraging indication of the APC’s organisational strength and grassroots support in the state.
He emphasised that the unity of party members, effective leadership, sustained engagement with citizens and the delivery of democratic dividends would remain essential to consolidating the party’s position ahead of future electoral contests.
The visit also provided another opportunity for APC leaders across the North-West and other parts of the country to demonstrate solidarity, strengthen political relationships and reinforce the party’s mobilisation efforts.
Political observers would view the massive reception as an important expression of the APC’s political presence in Jigawa, particularly at a time when political parties are intensifying consultations and preparations for the next electoral cycle.
For Senator Barau, the successful presidential visit was not merely about the size of the crowd but also about the importance of unity, loyalty, effective governance and collective commitment to the development of the North and Nigeria as a whole.
With Governor Umar Namadi’s development agenda in Jigawa and the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the APC leadership is projecting a message of cooperation, continuity and sustained development.
The enthusiastic reception of President Tinubu in Dutse has therefore provided the APC with an opportunity to reinforce its political message and strengthen its engagement with the people of Jigawa State.
Ultimately, the Deputy Senate President expressed confidence that the spirit of unity and solidarity demonstrated by the people would continue to strengthen the APC’s political structure and its ambition to secure another electoral mandate.
DemocracyNewslineNewspaper November 11th, 2026
