Cyril Mbah, Abuja
The Director-General of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council has extended its nationwide consultations ahead of the 2027 general elections to four prominent emirates in northern Nigeria.
On Monday, October 19, 2026, the DG led a high-powered delegation of eminent national leaders on a royal consultative tour to the Emir of Gwandu, Emir of Katsina, Emir of Daura and Emir of Zaria.
The delegation departed the Private Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at 11:00 a.m. and was received with warmth and honour at each palace, where the royal fathers offered prayers and blessings for peace, unity and success of the nation’s democratic journey.
Speaking during the visits, the Director-General said engagement with traditional institutions is a cornerstone of the Council’s consultative strategy, noting that the delegation came not to solicit political endorsement but to seek prayers, blessings and wise counsel.
He said the moral and spiritual guidance of royal fathers remains indispensable to the nation’s political process, promising that a second term for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will guarantee better future for Nigerians..
Dignitaries in the entourage included Kebbi State Governor Dr Nasiru Idris, Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal Dare, Senators Ali Modu Sheriff, Adamu Aliero, Ahmad Sani Yarima, Aliyu Wamakko, Danjuma Goje, former governors Abdullahi Ganduje, Ibrahim Shema, Aminu Masari, Rochas Okorocha, Muhammad Badaru Abubakar.
Other were former Plateau Governor Simon Lalong, former Speaker Dimeji Bankole, Senator Yahaya Abdullahi, Senator Francis Fadahunsi, Hon. Alhassan Doguwa and former Deputy National Chairman Chief Emmanuel Enukwu.
The royal visits forms part of broader consultative tour to traditional and political leaders across the country as the Council builds consensus and galvanises support ahead of key campaign activities leading to January 16, 2027.
The Council reaffirmed its profound respect for Nigeria’s traditional institutions and their pivotal role in fostering peace, unity and stability, and commitment to carrying all stakeholders along in the build-up to the 2027 elections.
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