In a significant development, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has conducted its House of Representatives primaries across Kano State, with a majority of candidates securing their tickets through consensus agreements. According to the party’s state public relations officer, Auwalu Soja, a total of 20 incumbent legislators were returned unopposed after stakeholders reached a peaceful understanding.
However, four constituencies witnessed competitive primaries. In Bagwai/Shanono, incumbent Yusuf Ahmad Badau emerged victorious over former lawmaker Faruk Lawan. Similarly, in Madobi/Garun Mallam, Sulaiman Mukthar Ishaq was declared the winner. The Dambatta Federal Constituency saw Hamisu Chidari clinch the ticket for a third term, while Mustapha Bala Maigidan Ruwa triumphed in Dawakin Kudu/Warawa. Soja emphasized that all primaries were conducted maturely without any security breaches.
Notable consensus candidates include Alhassan Ado Doguwa, Abubakar Kabir Bichi, and Abdulmumini Jibrin Kofa, who were among the 20 individuals who avoided primary elections. The smooth process underscores the party’s efforts to maintain unity ahead of the general elections.