In a significant political development, Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket for the 2027 general elections, garnering 459,393 affirmation votes during the party’s primary election held on Thursday.
Running unopposed as the sole aspirant, Governor Sani achieved a sweeping affirmation victory, backed by delegates and key stakeholders across the state.
The primary election, conducted under the supervision of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials, drew top APC leaders, elected officials, delegates, and supporters from across Kaduna State.
While announcing the results, the Chairman of the Kaduna APC Governorship and House of Assembly Primary Election Committee, Hon. Hafiz Kawu, lauded the exercise for its peaceful and transparent nature, highlighting it as a clear demonstration of unity and trust in Governor Sani’s leadership ahead of the 2027 polls.
The motion for affirmation votes was proposed by the Speaker of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Liman, and received unanimous approval from delegates at the venue.
After his affirmation, Governor Uba Sani expressed gratitude to APC members, stakeholders, and the people of Kaduna for their belief in his leadership, framing the endorsement as a renewed commitment to service and inclusive development.
The governor noted that his administration has achieved substantial progress in enhancing security, fostering peace, and promoting unity through continuous dialogue and community engagement, resulting in increased stability and social harmony statewide.
“We have strengthened peace, promoted unity and expanded development across both urban and rural communities. From education and infrastructure to road rehabilitation and people-centered projects, our focus has remained on improving the lives of citizens,” he stated.
Governor Sani assured residents that his administration would build on existing achievements and continue efforts to create a more secure, prosperous, and united Kaduna State leading up to 2027.
This affirmation further cements Governor Uba Sani’s rising influence within the APC and signals growing unity within the ruling party as the general election approaches.