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APC women mobilise support for Tinubu in Jigawa

APC women mobilise support for Tinubu in Jigawa
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The APC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) Directorate of Women Mobilisation has launched an outreach program in Jigawa State to promote the First Lady’s empowerment initiatives. This campaign serves as a strategic effort to bolster support for President Bola Tinubu and APC candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Context & Background
  • ✦The initiative is part of a nationwide program aimed at connecting grassroots women with economic opportunities and political engagement.
  • ✦The outreach involves activating mobilization structures across all 27 local government areas in Jigawa State to ensure electoral success.
Key Figures & Named Entities
•Dr. Betta Edu, leader of the APC PCC Directorate of Women Mobilisation, who emphasized the importance of women's economic wellbeing.•Ambassador Hajiya Namadi, wife of the Jigawa State Governor, who commended the initiative for bringing leadership closer to the people.•2,867,176 registered voters in Jigawa State across 4,522 polling units.
Outlook & Next Steps
The APC plans to continue its grassroots mobilization and voter sensitization efforts across the state's 287 political wards to meet its two-million-vote target for the 2027 elections.
Key Takeaways
AI Summary
  • ✦The APC Women Mobilisation Directorate, led by Dr. Betta Edu, is conducting grassroots outreach in Jigawa State to support President Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections.
  • ✦The initiative focuses on economic empowerment for women in markets and hospitals, aligning with First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s national empowerment programmes.
  • ✦The APC has set a specific target of securing two million votes for President Tinubu in Jigawa State, leveraging the state's 2,867,176 registered voters.
Key Facts:2,867,176: Jigawa State has a provisional combined register of 2,867,176 registered and newly captured voters.2,000,000: The APC has established a target to secure two million votes for President Tinubu in Jigawa State.
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The APC Women Mobilisation Directorate, led by Betta Edu, has taken the First Lady's empowerment initiative to Jigawa to mobilise support for President Tin

Frequently Asked Questions About This Story

What is the primary objective of the APC Women Mobilisation Directorate's visit to Jigawa?

The objective is to strengthen grassroots engagement, provide economic empowerment to women, and mobilize support for President Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Who is leading the APC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) Directorate of Women Mobilisation?

The directorate is led by Dr. Betta Edu.

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