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.
Convener of the meeting and Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Hon. Sadiq Mamman Lagos, announced the endorsement announced on Wednesday
Commissioners, local government chairmen, party executives and key political figures from the seven local government areas in the zone as well asand a large number of supporters and influential stakeholders within the state attended the meeting which took place at the Uba Sani Support Group office in Malali, Kaduna.
Mamman Lagos, said the endorsement followed extensive consultations among party leaders and stakeholders in the zone.
He said the APC remains open to all aspirants, adding that the party is not restricting anyone from contesting the primaries.
Mamman Lagos said the stakeholders unanimously agreed to adopt Shehu Sani as a consensus candidate in view of his experience and political track record, adding that the decision was driven by the need to present a candidate with proven capacity, credibility and national recognition.
He said “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 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.
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.
