The Kaduna State Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mohammed Sani Haruna, has attributed the opposition’s efficiency in the 2023 basic election in the state to dissatisfaction with the administration of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai.
Haruna mentioned the end result of the election mirrored voters’ discontent with the previous governor’s model of management, which he accused of demolishing homes and markets, sacking hundreds of staff and exploiting non secular and ethnic variations in the state.
He mentioned the state of affairs had modified beneath Governor Uba Sani, whose administration, in line with him, had adopted an inclusive method that introduced individuals throughout non secular, ethnic and political divides into the APC.
The APC spokesman acknowledged this whereas briefing journalists on preparations to obtain President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Kaduna State for the flag-off of the social gathering’s 2027 presidential marketing campaign, scheduled for October 24, 2026.
“Most elections are always a referendum on leadership at a particular time in history. So, the election in Kaduna State in 2023 was a referendum on the governing style of the former governor of Kaduna State,” Haruna mentioned.
He added that the earlier administration’s insurance policies had alienated some sections of the state, notably Southern Kaduna, the place voters had historically supported opposition events.
“The people of the state were not happy with the governing style of that governor during that time,” he mentioned.
Haruna argued that Governor Uba Sani’s method to governance had modified the political panorama, claiming that the APC now managed all elective positions in the state.
He mentioned the governor had demonstrated respect for individuals regardless of their faith, ethnicity, socioeconomic standing or cultural background, including that this had inspired extra individuals to determine with the ruling social gathering.
According to him, the APC’s present political place in Kaduna State differs from the state of affairs earlier than the 2023 election, when opposition events secured vital victories.
Haruna, nevertheless, expressed confidence that the APC would safe widespread assist in the state in the course of the 2027 elections, together with for President Tinubu’s re-election bid.
He mentioned Governor Uba Sani had assured the president that Kaduna would ship two million votes for him, describing the goal as achievable due to the governor’s management and the social gathering’s rising assist.
“Today, we assure Mr President and the entire APC family that Kaduna State will lead the way in securing his re-election on May 29, 2027,” he mentioned.
The APC spokesman additionally dismissed ideas that the opposition may repeat its 2023 efficiency, insisting that the ruling social gathering’s management of elective positions throughout the state mirrored a shift in political alignment.
He mentioned the social gathering was getting ready to mobilise tons of of hundreds of supporters to welcome Tinubu and different APC leaders to Kaduna for the marketing campaign flag-off.
Haruna added {that a} devoted media centre had been established to supply journalists with well timed and correct details about preparations for the occasion.
He mentioned the deliberate rally would show the social gathering’s assist for Tinubu and the dedication of the Kaduna APC to his re-election marketing campaign.
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