In 2027, Minister Launches Grassroots Mobilization for Tinubu and Radda

• To support 700 small‑scale businesses

Francis Sardauna in Katsina

The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Mr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma, announced a grassroots mobilisation campaign designed to rally support for President Bola Tinubu and Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda ahead of the 2027 general election.

The initiative, called Tinubu/Dikko Grassroots Mobilisation, aims to strengthen the All Progressives Congress (APC) base across the state by engaging party members, youths, women and other key stakeholders.

During the unveiling of the group’s office in Katsina on Sunday, Darma said the movement was created to consolidate the achievements of the Tinubu administration at the federal level and the Radda‑led government in Katsina.

As chairman of the group, Darma explained that the mobilisation effort would focus on informing residents about government programmes and policies while encouraging broader participation in the democratic process.

He said the campaign would operate from the ward level upward, with coordinators expected to engage directly with communities and promote unity within the APC.

Describing President Tinubu and Governor Radda as visionary leaders committed to development, economic growth and improved security, Darma stressed that the mobilisation drive would ensure continuity of their policies beyond 2027.

Darma also announced that the Tinubu/Dikko Grassroots Mobilisation group would provide substantial financial support to no fewer than 700 small‑scale business owners across the state.

He noted that the 700 beneficiaries, selected from the 34 local government areas, will receive financial assistance at the end of each month, beginning in June and continuing through the end of 2026.

He said: “We will not follow the usual method of gathering people in one place to distribute assistance. We are introducing an online registration process. Once you provide your address and details of your business, our officials will visit your location and deliver the support directly to you after proper verification.”

He added that the new approach is designed to eliminate fraudsters who extort money through fake form sales and to prevent multiple registrations by the same individuals.

“A person will benefit only once so that many others can also have the opportunity to benefit from the programme,” he stated.