From Abdullateef Bambgose
Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna Central Senatorial Zone have endorsed former senator, Shehu Sani, as their preferred candidate ahead of the party’s primaries for the 2027 general elections.
The endorsement was announced on Wednesday at a meeting attended by commissioners, local government chairmen, party executives and key political figures from the seven local government areas in the zone.
The gathering, which took place at the Uba Sani Support Group office in Malali, Kaduna, drew a large number of supporters and influential stakeholders within the state.
Convener of the meeting and Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Hon. Sadiq Mamman Lagos, said the endorsement followed extensive consultations among party leaders and stakeholders across the zone.
He clarified that the APC remains open to all aspirants, stressing that the party is not restricting anyone from contesting the primaries. However, he noted that stakeholders unanimously agreed to adopt Shehu Sani as a consensus candidate in view of his experience and political track record.
According to Lagos, the decision was driven by the need to present a candidate with proven capacity, credibility and national recognition.
“We have resolved that Shehu Sani is our choice for Kaduna Central Senatorial Zone. He is experienced, tested and widely known as a quality material to represent the good people of Kaduna in the Senate,” he said.
He further expressed confidence that the endorsement would strengthen the APC’s chances in the 2027 elections, adding that the party would secure overwhelming victories for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani.
Other party leaders, including local government council chairmen and executives who spoke at the event, also highlighted Shehu Sani’s legislative experience and his perceived ability to attract development projects to the state.
In his response, Shehu Sani expressed appreciation to the stakeholders for the confidence reposed in him. He particularly thanked Governor Uba Sani for his support, as well as the Commissioner for Local Government Affairs for coordinating the endorsement meeting.
The former lawmaker, who represented Kaduna Central in the Senate from 2015 to 2019, pledged to provide quality representation if elected, promising to attract meaningful projects and ensure the delivery of democratic dividends to the people.
He also called on residents of Kaduna State to support and vote for President Bola Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani in the forthcoming elections, urging unity and collective action in the interest of equity, justice and fairness.
