BY JULIET EKWENUGO
Kaduna
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State, Ibrahim Dahiru Danfulani, has declared his intention to contest for the position of State Publicity Secretary ahead of the party’s congress scheduled for March 3, 2026.
Danfulani, in a statement he personally signed and made available to journalists on Monday, called on party delegates and stakeholders to support his candidature, pledging to strengthen the party’s communication structure.
The aspirant, who hails from Mando in Afaka Ward of Igabi Local Government Area, said his decision to join the race was driven by his long-standing involvement in party activities and experience in media and political mobilisation.
He previously served as Special Assistant on Northern Media Strategies to former APC National Publicity Secretary, Lai Mohammed, and is the founder of the APC At Your Door Campaigns Forum.
Danfulani also served as North-west Secretary of the GMB Support Group, which campaigned for late President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015.
He is a founding member of the Tinubu Support Organisation and currently serves as convener of the General Christopher Gwabin Musa Support Initiative.
Highlighting his grassroots experience, Danfulani said he served as Returning Officer for the APC in Afaka Ward during the 2023 presidential and governorship elections.
He said his background in journalism and practical politics places him in a strong position to effectively manage the party’s publicity and communication.
“My extensive background in media practice and deep-rooted involvement in political mobilisation have equipped me with the requisite insight to drive an effective communication strategy for our great party”.
“I understand both the power of the pen and the pulse of the people.”
Danfulani added that if elected, he would introduce modern communication strategies aimed at improving the party’s media engagement, countering misinformation, and projecting its programmes and achievements more effectively.
He urged party leaders and delegates to entrust him with the mandate, assuring that he would serve as a proactive and articulate voice for the APC in Kaduna State.
Observers say his entry into the race brings considerable grassroots and campaign experience as the party prepares for its congress.
