Bago urges newly elected APC lawmakers to focus on unity and nation‑building

Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago urged the winners of the recently concluded APC Senate and House of Representatives primaries in the state to stay committed to unity, discipline and nation‑building as the 2027 general elections approach.

The call came during a courtesy visit to the Government House in Minna, where the governor met the victorious aspirants.

He congratulated them on their success and urged them to focus on strengthening the ruling party while prioritising the development of Niger State and its people.

Bago emphasised the importance of unity among the lawmakers‑elect, warning them not to betray the confidence placed in them by party members and constituents.

“We must remain one family. Do not disappoint the people who have entrusted you with this responsibility,” he said.

Speaking on behalf of the lawmakers‑elect, Senator Mohammed Sani Musa praised Bago for what he described as a peaceful and well‑managed primary process, calling it a reflection of strong leadership and party cohesion.

He assured the governor of their continued support and commitment to strengthening the APC and advancing development across the state.

Minister of State for Agriculture Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi also praised Bago’s democratic leadership style, describing the primaries as a model for internal party democracy.

He urged federal lawmakers from the state to remain united in the interest of development, noting that cohesion would deepen democracy and improve governance outcomes.

The attendees at the meeting included Senator Abubakar Sani Bello, Mohammed Sani Idris, Abdullahi Mahmud, Adamu Tanko, Ismaila Modibo, Adamu Abubakar, Abdullahi Idris‑Garba, Saidu Musa Abdullahi, Jafaru Mohammed, Adamu Usman, Mohammed Yakubu, and APC North Central Vice Chairman Mu’azu Bawa Rijau.