2027: El-Rufai, Ashiru’s Plot To Unseat Kaduna Governor Will Fail – Shehu Sani

A former Senator, who represented Kaduna Central in the 8th Senate, Shehu Sani, has dismissed claims of a political alliance aimed at unseating Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, in the 2027 general election, insisting that such a move would fail.

Sani, a civil rights activist, said any collaboration involving former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, a PDP chieftain Ashiru Kudan, and opposition parties in the state lacked the grassroots strength required to defeat the incumbent governor.

Addressing journalists at a press conference in Kaduna, Sani expressed confidence that Governor Uba Sani would secure a second term, citing what he described as significant achievements in governance, security, infrastructure, and inclusive leadership.

According to him, opposition parties in Kaduna State “exist only on paper” and have no real connection with 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,” he said.

The former lawmaker noted that Governor Uba Sani’s administration has executed infrastructural projects across the three senatorial zones, cutting across rural and urban communities, which he described as unprecedented in the state’s political history.

He identified unity, security, and development as the three pillars of the governor’s leadership.

“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.

He highlighted key initiatives of the administration, including the proposed $200 million poultry project, the Kaduna Light Rail project, and multi-billion-naira skill acquisition programmes across the state.

According to him, the skill acquisition centres are already empowering youths and women, reducing unemployment and tackling the root causes of insecurity.

Sani also commended the governor’s performance in health, education, and human capital development, noting that the sectors have received renewed attention.

“Governor Uba Sani has made a strong and measurable impact in healthcare delivery, education reform, and human capital development. These are investments in the future of Kaduna State, and the people can see and feel the difference,” he said.

He urged political actors in the state to prioritise constructive engagement over what he termed “paper alliances and elite conspiracies,” stressing that elections are won through service delivery and popular support.

Sani added that Kaduna voters would reward performance over propaganda as the 2027 election approaches.