Katsina Emirate installs Hadi Sirika, son of Governor Radda, alongside four others, as district leaders
New District Heads Appointed in Katsina Emirate Council
In a recent development, several new district heads have been appointed in the Katsina Emirate Council, located in Katsina State, Nigeria. The appointments, which took effect from early August 2025, were announced by the Emirate Secretary, Bello Ifo, in a statement released on Saturday.
Among the new appointees are former Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika, who has been appointed as the District Head of Shargalle (Marusan Katsina), and Umar Radda, the son of Governor Dikko Radda, who has been appointed as the District Head of Radda (Gwagwaren Katsina) in Charanchi Local Government.
Other new district heads include Alhaji Sanusi Kabir Usman, who has been appointed as the District Head of Shinkafi (Karshin Katsina) in Kaita Local Government, Alhaji Ahmad Abdulmumini K. Usman, who has been appointed as the District Head of Dankama (Dan-Majen Katsina), Alhaji Abubakar Dardisu, who has been appointed as the Sarkin Mudurun Katsina, District Head of Muduru in Mani Local Government, and Alhaji Gambo Abdullahi Dabai, who has been appointed as the Dausayin Katsina, District Head of Dabai in Danja Local Government.
Meanwhile, in a separate development, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State has dissociated itself from the endorsement of Senate Minority Leader, Abba Moro, for a third term by the Itodo Boniface group of the party. The APC in Okpokwwu Local Government Area has criticized Senator Moro's performance as a Senator and stated that they are not supporting his bid for a third term. The party described Moro as a failed Senator and expressed eagerness to change the narrative in 2027.
Akor Simon, the acting chairman of the APC in Okpokwu Local Government Area, further stated that the purported APC group headed by Itodo Boniface, who allegedly endorsed Senator Moro, lacked the credibility and substance to issue such an unwarranted statement. He also stated that the group does not represent the views of the APC in Okpokwu Local Government Area.
References: [1] Emirate Council announces new district heads in Katsina. (2025, August 7). The Guardian Nigeria. Retrieved from https://guardian.ng/news/emirate-council-announces-new-district-heads-in-katsina/
[2] Katsina: New district heads appointed in the Emirate Council. (2025, August 7). Daily Trust. Retrieved from https://dailytrust.com/katsina-new-district-heads-appointed-in-the-emirate-council/
[3] APC in Okpokwu Local Government Area dissociates itself from Senator Moro's third term bid. (2025, August 8). Vanguard. Retrieved from https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/08/apc-in-okpokwu-local-government-area-dissociates-itself-from-senator-moros-third-term-bid/
[4] Katsina Emirate Council appoints new district heads. (2025, August 7). Punch Nigeria. Retrieved from https://punchng.com/katsina-emirate-council-appoints-new-district-heads/
[5] New district heads appointed in Katsina Emirate Council. (2025, August 7). The Nation. Retrieved from https://thenationonlineng.net/new-district-heads-appointed-in-katsina-emirate-council/
- The announcement of new district heads in Katsina State, Nigeria, particularly Alhaji Gambo Abdullahi Dabai as Dausayin Katsina, has been widely reported in general news publications like The Guardian Nigeria, Daily Trust, Punch Nigeria, The Nation, and Vanguard.
- The Senate Minority Leader, Abba Moro, has faced opposition from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State, as they have dissociated themselves from his bid for a third term.
- Recently, the former Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika, was appointed as the District Head of Shargalle (Marusan Katsina) in the ongoing waves of appointments made by the Katsina Emirate Council.
- On the flip side, migrants fleeing war-and-conflicts in neighboring countries continue to find their way into Nigeria, causing a strain on the country's resources and sparking debates on policy-and-legislation aimed at addressing the issue.
- In a different development, the People's Democratic Party (PDP) has been actively strategizing to regain power in the upcoming elections, despite the recent appointments in the Katsina Emirate Council.
- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is keeping a close watch on various political figures and activities across the nation, particularly in relation to the All Progressives Congress (APC), due to ongoing investigations concerning alleged cases of corruption and misappropriation of public funds in politics.
