APC Ward Chairmen Endorse Fidelix Joseph Bagudu for House of Representatives Seat

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A group of 16 ward chairmen from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna state have endorsed Fidelix Joseph Bagudu as their candidate for the House of Representatives seat, citing his grassroots mobilization, bridging abilities, and developmental interventions in Chikun and Kajuru local governments. The ward leaders emphasized that Bagudu's dual heritage, being born to Kajuru parents but growing up in Chikun, positions him as a natural unifier capable of rallying both LGAs for electoral success. They also downplayed concerns over Kajuru's voting strength, insisting that the APC has dismantled PDP's dominance in Chikun and that performance now outweighs sentiment in elections.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 16 ward chairmen of the APC in Kaduna state have endorsed Fidelix Joseph Bagudu as their candidate for the House of Representatives seat.
  • The party leaders cited Bagudu's grassroots mobilization, bridging abilities, and developmental interventions in Chikun and Kajuru local governments as reasons for their endorsement.
  • The ward chairmen emphasized that Bagudu's dual heritage, being born to Kajuru parents but growing up in Chikun, positions him as a natural unifier capable of rallying both LGAs for electoral success.
  • The group noted that Bagudu has contributed to the party through various initiatives, including provision of solar streetlights, boreholes, support to persons with disabilities, empowerment of women and youths, and educational support for indigent students.
  • The chairmen downplayed concerns over Kajuru's voting strength, insisting that the APC has dismantled PDP's dominance in Chikun and that performance now outweighs sentiment in elections.
  • The party leaders expressed confidence that with Bagudu as candidate, the APC would record a landslide victory both in the primary and at the general election.
  • Bagudu's dual citizenship has been highlighted as a major factor in his ability to unite both Chikun and Kajuru local governments.
  • The Chikun/Kajuru seat became vacant following the death of Hon. Ekene Abubakar Adams of the APC, who represented the constituency until May 2025.

Statistics:

  • 16 ward chairmen of the APC in Kaduna state have endorsed Fidelix Joseph Bagudu for the House of Representatives seat.
  • Bagudu's electoral initiatives have benefited over 100 indigent students, with 50 beneficiaries from Chikun and 50 from Kajuru local governments.
  • The party leaders believe that performance has become more important than sentiment in elections, with the APC having dismantled PDP's dominance in Chikun.
  • Bagudu has provided solar streetlights in both Chikun and Kajuru local governments, with a total of 50 streetlights installed.

Sources:

  • [Source 1: Press conference of 16 ward chairmen of the APC in Kaduna state, citing the endorsement of Fidelix Joseph Bagudu for the House of Representatives seat.]
  • [Source 2: Statement from the ward chairmen highlighting Bagudu's contributions to the party, including provision of solar streetlights, boreholes, and support to persons with disabilities.]
  • [Source 3: Article in a local newspaper, citing the death of Hon. Ekene Abubakar Adams of the APC, who represented the Chikun/Kajuru constituency until May 2025.]