Opposition silenced by achievements, says Katsina gov

Katsina State Governor, Mallam Dikko Radda

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Katsina State Governor, Mallam Dikko Radda, on Friday declared that his administration’s visible developmental achievements have rendered the opposition completely silent, confidently predicting that many opposition members will soon defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress.

Speaking to a cheering crowd at the Batsari Local Government Secretariat as part of his ongoing statewide tour of all 34 Local Government Areas, Radda asserted that the opposition’s earlier criticisms have evaporated because “the realities on the ground have defeated their narratives. Before now, the opposition were telling stories, but now I see they have given up and will soon join us,” attributing the silence of his critics directly to the tangible progress delivered across the state.

Radda highlighted specific initiatives aimed at boosting the rural economy and educational infrastructure and announced the immediate establishment of a cassava flour processing factory in Batsari, identifying the community as the state’s foremost cassava-producing hub.

The decision to establish the factory followed observations of farmers drying their cassava by the roadside due to a lack of proper processing facilities in the area.

While speaking on expanding educational access, Radda also revealed plans to construct five new junior and senior secondary schools across the state.

He emphasised that development is reaching the grassroots, confirming that every one of the state’s 1,393 polling units has witnessed government intervention, ensuring that “no ward in the state has been left behind.”

He affirmed that the progress recorded since 2023 was why residents across the 28 LGAs already visited during the tour have expressed overwhelming satisfaction with his administration.

Addressing security in the Batsari axis, historically troubled by banditry, Radda reassured residents that peace has significantly returned.

“You can now enter Batsari from Katsina even at midnight. We thank God for that,” he said, congratulating the community for the restored stability.

The Governor also reaffirmed his commitment to full local government autonomy, stating: “We release their funds completely every month.”

He added that this autonomy has enabled local infrastructure delivery, evidenced by the commissioning of multimillion-naira roads in Batsari and Wagini, executed by the local government itself.

Earlier, in his welcome address, Mannir Mu’azu, the Chairman of Batsari Local Government, praised the Governor for the restoration of peace in the area over the past 11 months and for giving rural communities renewed hope.

Mu’azu also announced that the Governor had approved a substantial sum of ₦2 million for each household to help families rebuild homes destroyed during past banditry incidents, noting that the move has significantly strengthened community confidence.

With development initiatives being commissioned and visible political support evident throughout the tour, Governor Radda’s outreach continues to underscore his administration’s focus on security, infrastructure, and grassroots development.

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