Garko Youth Movement Hosts Town Hall, Candidates Sign Peace Accord Ahead of Elections

By Ladan Nasidi,Kano

The Garko Progressive Youth Movement has organised a town hall meeting in Garko Local Government Area of Kano State, bringing together candidates, community leaders and other stakeholders to promote peaceful elections, inclusive democratic participation and accountable leadership.

The meeting attracted candidates contesting the Garko/Wudil Federal Constituency seat, traditional rulers, religious leaders, youth and women’s groups, student representatives, academics and other professionals, providing a platform for dialogue on development priorities and the concerns of constituents.

Among the prominent participants were the District Head of Garko, the Sarkin Sudan, 19 village heads, Jumu’at Imams, the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) in the area, Comrade Baffa Ibrahim Garko, and retired permanent secretaries.

During the session, the candidates presented their manifestos, outlined their development plans and responded to questions and concerns raised by members of the community.

Chairman of the meeting, Alhaji Sule Y. Hamma, urged the candidates to conduct their campaigns peacefully and responsibly, fulfil their electoral promises and remain accountable to the people they seek to represent.

A major highlight of the event was the signing of a Peace Accord by all participating candidates, signalling their commitment to peaceful campaigns and elections, mutual respect and unity beyond partisan interests.

The candidates also pledged to support whoever emerges victorious, offering constructive advice and guidance in the overall interest of the constituency.

Speaking after the meeting, the Master of Ceremonies, Aqibu Hamisu, commended the organisers for initiating the town hall, describing it as an important step towards strengthening democratic participation and encouraging issue-based political campaigns.

Hamisu particularly acknowledged the contributions of Mudasseer Garko, Anas Baffa, Muftahu Aminu Mustapha, Ado Yusuf Garko and other members of the organising team, praising their mobilisation efforts and contributions to the success of the event.

The initiative highlights the importance of community engagement in promoting peaceful political competition, strengthening democratic values and encouraging responsible, development-oriented leadership.

Through the town hall meeting and the signing of the Peace Accord, the Garko Progressive Youth Movement has provided a platform for candidates and constituents to engage constructively, reinforcing the need for unity, peaceful elections and accountable representation in Garko/Wudil Federal Constituency.

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