From: Femi Oyelola in Kaduna
Former Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, said any alleged political alliance between former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, Senator Suleiman Abdu Kwari Ashiru, and opposition parties aimed at unseating Governor Uba Sani in 2027 would “fail woefully,” insisting that the opposition lacks grassroots support across Kaduna State.
Addressing journalists at a press conference in Kaduna, Sani expressed strong confidence that Governor Uba Sani would secure a second term in office, citing unprecedented achievements in governance, security, infrastructure, and inclusive leadership.
According to him, opposition political parties in the state “exist only on paper,” with no tangible connection to the people at the ward and community levels.
“There is no political plot, whether by individuals or parties, that can override the will of the people of Kaduna State. The so-called alliance of ADC and PDP, being attributed to El-Rufai and Ashiru, is dead on arrival because it has no grassroots foundation,” Sani said.
The former lawmaker noted that Governor Uba Sani’s administration has delivered infrastructure development across the three senatorial zones of the state, covering both rural and urban communities, a feat he described as unprecedented in Kaduna’s political history.
He identified three macentralillars that, according to him, define Governor Uba Sani’s leadership style: unity, security, and development.
“For the first time in a long while, Kaduna is experiencing genuine unity between Muslims and Christians. There is also relative security compared to the grave challenges facing other states in the North-West, and this has created an enabling environment for development,” Sani stated.
Highlighting landmark projects of the administration, Sani pointed to the proposed $200 million poultry project, the Kaduna Light Rail initiative, and multi-billion-naira skill acquisition programs spread across the three senatorial zones as evidence of purposeful governance.
He added that the skill acquisition centers were already empowering youths and women, reducing unemployment, and addressing the root causes of insecurity.
The former senator further praised the governor’s performance in health, education, and human capital development, saying these sectors have received renewed attention under the current administration.
