2027: Address Nigerians’ economic hardship, Kano senator urges APC campaign council

2027: Address Nigerians’ economic hardship, Kano senator urges APC campaign council

Senator representing Kano South, Suleiman Abdurrahman Kawu Sumaila, has urged the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council to acknowledge the economic hardship facing Nigerians and make empathy, grassroots engagement and meaningful relief central to the party’s campaign ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Kawu, who is also the APC senatorial candidate for Kano South, said the ruling party must reconnect with Nigerians at the grassroots, strengthen its internal structures and unite all stakeholders if it hopes to secure victory in the 2027 elections.

The senator made the call in a goodwill message to former Zamfara State Governor and Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Abdulaziz Yari, following the constitution of the party’s campaign structure.

He said the APC’s campaign strategy must be built around responsiveness, effective communication, electoral integrity and a genuine understanding of the difficulties confronting ordinary Nigerians.

Kawu said the party could not afford to ignore the economic realities facing households as it seeks to persuade voters to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid.

“We must approach our citizens with deep empathy, active listening, and genuine sensitivity to the economic hardships and socio-economic challenges currently affecting everyday families,” he said.

According to him, the campaign must convince Nigerians that the APC-led administration understands their struggles and is committed to providing meaningful relief.

“Our campaign must demonstrate that we truly feel their pain, understand their daily struggles, and are sincerely committed to delivering meaningful reliefs,” the senator added.

Kawu warned that a growing disconnect between political leaders and citizens could create misconceptions and misunderstandings capable of undermining confidence in both the President and the ruling party.

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“A disconnect between leadership and the electorate creates misperceptions and misunderstandings that ultimately undermine both the President and the party,” he said.

He therefore urged the APC campaign council to prioritise sustained engagement with constituents and communities across the country, particularly at the grassroots where voters directly experience the impact of government policies.

The senator’s comments come as political parties intensify their mobilisation following the commencement of the official campaign period for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections on August 19, 2026.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has scheduled the presidential and National Assembly elections for January 16, 2027, while governorship and State House of Assembly elections are scheduled for February 6, 2027.

Kawu also urged the APC campaign team to strictly comply with the Electoral Act and the Nigerian Constitution, arguing that respect for electoral laws would be critical to maintaining the legitimacy of the election and public confidence in the democratic process.

“Our campaign activities must strictly adhere to the provisions of the Electoral Act and the Constitution, ensuring our efforts are rooted in legitimacy and public trust,” he said.

He further called on campaign officials to clearly communicate the policies and programmes of the Tinubu administration, saying Nigerians should be adequately informed about the government’s agenda and achievements.

“We must leverage our collective expertise to clearly convey the President’s key policies, programmes, and strategic vision so the public fully recognises his commitment to national progress,” Kawu said.

The senator’s call comes amid intense public debate over the impact of the Federal Government’s economic reforms, including the removal of the petrol subsidy and changes to the foreign exchange system.

While the administration has maintained that the reforms are necessary to stabilise the economy and create the foundation for sustainable growth, Nigerians have continued to grapple with high living costs, food prices, transportation expenses and pressure on household incomes.

Kawu’s appeal suggests that the economic hardship facing Nigerians will remain an important issue for the APC as it campaigns for another term for Tinubu.

The Kano senator also identified party unity as a critical factor in the APC’s chances at the polls, urging party leaders and members to resolve internal disagreements and work together ahead of the elections.

“Victory depends on complete solidarity. We must heal internal rifts, set aside differences, and ensure that all key stakeholders, party leaders, and members at every level are fully carried along as equal partners in this mission,” he said.

Kawu said the APC must confront its strategic weaknesses, strengthen its grassroots structures and ensure that party leaders, elected officials, candidates and members operate towards a common objective.

He stressed the importance of the assignment, noting that he would be contesting for the Kano South senatorial seat on the same ballot as President Tinubu.

“As an APC senatorial candidate running on the same ballot and alongside the President, representing the 16 local government areas of Kano South, I recognise the magnitude of the task before us,” he said.

The senator’s comments came shortly after the APC unveiled its Presidential Campaign Council, with Yari appointed Director-General to coordinate the ruling party’s campaign machinery.

Yari has expressed confidence in the APC’s ability to retain the presidency in 2027 and pledged that the party would fulfil promises made to Nigerians during the campaign.

For Kawu, however, electoral victory will require more than campaign structures, political mobilisation and promises.

He said the APC must demonstrate that it understands the everyday realities of Nigerians, communicate the administration’s policies effectively, remain within the law and rebuild stronger connections with voters at the grassroots.

With the 2027 election campaign now underway, the senator’s message places economic hardship, grassroots engagement, party unity and electoral integrity among the issues the APC will have to address as it seeks to convince Nigerians to renew its mandate.

2027: Address Nigerians’ economic hardship, Kano senator urges APC campaign council