The Labour Party in Kaduna State has chosen Muhammed Rilwanu Lawal as its consensus candidate for the governorship election scheduled for 2027. This decision was reached during a primary election held on Saturday in Kaduna, which attracted a significant number of party members eager to participate in the selection process.
Describing the exercise as peaceful and well-organized, the committee chairman, Dr. Oluwa Femi, highlighted the unity among party members despite differing opinions. He stated that the Labour Party stands out as Nigeria’s only political entity with a distinct ideology that welcomes all citizens, emphasizing its commitment to the welfare of Nigerians.
Former Labour Party governorship candidate for Kaduna State in the 2023 elections, Jonathan Asake, commended the orderly conduct of the primaries. He attributed the smooth process to the mutual understanding among aspirants, which facilitated consensus not only for the governorship race but also for other political offices.
All candidates for the Senate, House of Representatives, and State House of Assembly were also selected through consensus. For the Senate, Abdu Aliyu was picked for Kaduna North, Eld. Dr. Yusuf Solomon Danbaki for Kaduna Central, and Amos Sheyin for Kaduna South. In the House of Representatives, consensus candidates include Barr. Yayai Iliya Dadai for Kaura Federal Constituency, Saidu James Yakubu for Kagarko, Emmanuel Bala for Kaduna South, Dr. Emmanuel Barau for Makarfi/Kudan, Abubakar Bello for Igabi, and Comrade Saratu Larai Shekari for Chikun/Kajuru. For the State House of Assembly, candidates such as Elisha Isaac for Jama’a, James Yakubu Saidu for Kagarko, Suleiman Umar for Kudan, Engr. Garba Emmanuel Bajimai for Lere, Muhammed Sani Aliyu for Makarfi, Lawal Abdullahi for Kaduna South, Baba Chechet Solomon for Sabon Gari Basawa, Hillary Francis for Zangon Kataf, Ahmadu Yustus for Sanga, and Bala Awodi for Chikun were all affirmed.