RismadarVoice Reporters
November 14, 2026
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Katsina State, Senator Garba Yakubu Lado Danmarke, has pledged to improve healthcare delivery and provide free medical services to residents if elected governor in 2027.
Lado committed at a campaign gathering in Katsina, where he outlined his priorities for healthcare, education and security.
The former senator said his proposed administration would seek to reduce the financial burden of medical treatment on residents, particularly those struggling to afford essential healthcare services.
He maintained that access to medical treatment should not depend solely on an individual’s financial circumstances.
Lado also promised to improve public hospitals, strengthen educational institutions and introduce measures to address insecurity affecting communities across the state.
The PDP candidate criticised the administration of Governor Dikko Radda, alleging that inadequate attention to public services had contributed to difficulties in healthcare delivery, education and security.
He argued that public resources should be directed towards improving living conditions rather than unnecessary government expenditure.
The former lawmaker also questioned the condition of some public institutions, alleging that hospitals and schools were experiencing funding and operational challenges.
He pledged to prioritise accountability, responsible management of public funds and investment in essential services if elected.
Lado further identified employment opportunities for young people and women as part of his proposed development agenda.
The candidate’s latest healthcare commitments follow an earlier campaign pledge to provide free medicines in public hospitals.
However, details of how a comprehensive free healthcare programme would be financed, which services would be covered and how participating hospitals would be reimbursed have not been provided.
Such arrangements would require adequate budgetary provisions, medical personnel, equipment and reliable supplies of essential medicines.
Meanwhile, the PDP in Katsina has continued efforts to strengthen its political structures ahead of the governorship election.
Party leaders have urged members and supporters to participate in campaign activities and engage communities on the party’s proposed programmes.
Lado, who previously represented Katsina South in the Senate, secured the PDP governorship ticket during the party’s primary election in May 2026.
He will contest the 2027 election against candidates from the ruling All Progressives Congress and other political parties.
His healthcare proposal remains a campaign commitment rather than an implemented government policy.
