Katsina, NIGERIA – The Katsina State Government has officially debunked claims stemming from a circulating video that alleged Governor Dikko Umaru Radda criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing the reports as false and misleading.
Okay News gathered that the government clarified the Governor’s remarks on accountability were general democratic guidance directed at state officials and citizens, rather than an attack on the President. In a statement issued on Sunday, April 5, 2026, by the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Strategy, MS Ingawa, the state reaffirmed Governor Radda’s unwavering support for the Tinubu administration.
The statement emphasized that the relationship between the two leaders is built on trust, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to national development. It highlighted Radda’s consistent backing of Tinubu since before the 2023 elections and referenced a recent February 2026 gathering in Katsina where All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders formally endorsed the President’s reelection bid. The government also noted the President’s recent visit to Katsina, where he commissioned key projects and spent the night, as an uncommon gesture reflecting confidence in the Governor’s leadership.
Furthermore, the press release highlighted Governor Radda’s political influence as the Chairman of the Northwest Governors’ Forum. It credited him with strengthening regional support for the President’s agenda, pointing to the recent defection of two governors to the ruling APC, a move that the statement claims has made the Northwest a “100% APC region.”
