Ex-Defence Minister Revalidates APC Card, Backs Tinubu’s Second-Term
By: Ahmed Aminu, Dutse
Former Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, returned home on Saturday after a medical trip abroad to revalidate his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Badaru was in Babura town in Jigawa State, where he obtained the electronic APC membership card and reaffirmed his support for the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his second-term ambition.
According to a press statement issued, and made available to The Syndicate in Dutse, by Badaru’s Personal Assistant on Media and Publicity, Comrade Mati Ali, the event witnessed massive turnout of party faithful and supporters, underscoring the ex-minister’s sustained grassroots backing.
Addressing party members after receiving his APC membership card, the former two-term governor of Jigawa State called for unity within the party and urged members to remain committed to the success of President Tinubu’s administration and future political engagements.
He appealed to eligible Nigerians who were yet to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), as well as those seeking transfer of registration centres, to take advantage of the ongoing opportunity.
“This is the time to ensure you do not miss out. Without a voter card, you cannot participate in the electoral process,” he said.
Expressing delight at the large turnout, Badaru described the gathering as a clear signal of Jigawa State’s continued support for President Tinubu. “I am extremely happy with your presence. This is a real justification that Jigawa State and Nigeria stand with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.”
He commended the APC leadership at all levels for what he described as a seamless validation process, noting that Jigawa State remained among the leading states recording impressive figures in the ongoing membership registration exercise.
The former governor also thanked the people for their consistent love, solidarity and trust, urging them to remain patient and steadfast, with assurances that better days lie ahead.
He further appealed to residents to continue to live peacefully and remain law-abiding to sustain Jigawa’s reputation as one of the most peaceful states in the country.
In the statement, Comrade Mati Ali described the event as a strong demonstration of unity and sustained grassroots support for the APC in Jigawa, further consolidating the party’s structures ahead of future political engagements.
“Supporters from Babura and neighbouring communities turned out in large numbers, reaffirming their loyalty to the party and support for the Badaru political movement, ” he added.
The ceremony was witnessed by prominent party stakeholders, including the APC National Financial Secretary, Alhaji Bashir Usman Gumel; former Speaker of the Jigawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Idris Garba Jahun; members of the State House of Assembly; former local government chairmen who served during Badaru’s tenure as Governor; Babura LGA APC executives; ward officials; and other party leaders and members from across the state.
