Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani has emerged as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 general election after securing 459,393 affirmation votes at the party’s primary election held on Thursday in Kaduna.
Sani, who contested unopposed, received overwhelming endorsement from delegates and stakeholders across the 23 local government areas of the state in what party leaders described as a strong vote of confidence in his administration and leadership style.
The primary election, monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), attracted top APC leaders, elected officials, delegates and supporters from across the state.
Announcing the result, Chairman of the Kaduna APC Governorship and House of Assembly Primary Election Committee, Hon. Hafiz Ibrahim Kawu, said the exercise was peaceful, transparent and reflective of the unity within the ruling party ahead of the 2027 polls.
The motion for the adoption of the affirmation votes was moved by the Speaker of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Liman, and was unanimously endorsed by delegates amid cheers and celebrations by party supporters.
Speaking shortly after his emergence, Governor Sani expressed appreciation to APC members, stakeholders and residents of Kaduna State for what he described as an overwhelming show of confidence and solidarity.
He said the endorsement would further strengthen his administration’s commitment to inclusive governance, security and development across the state.
“We have made significant progress in restoring peace, strengthening unity and expanding development across Kaduna State through dialogue, inclusion and people-oriented policies.
“From infrastructure and education to rural transformation and urban renewal, our administration remains committed to improving the lives of our citizens,” the governor said.
Sani assured residents that his administration would consolidate on the gains already recorded and intensify efforts towards building a more peaceful, prosperous and economically vibrant Kaduna State.
