Former Senator Shehu Sani Secures Key Endorsements After Seven-LGA Grassroots Tour in Kaduna State

Former Senator Shehu Sani completes a seven-LGA tour in Kaduna, securing APC endorsements and backing re-election bids for President Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 27, 2026, 5:23 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from The Sun Nigeria

Strategic Re-entry Into Kaduna Central

Shehu Sani, the former Senator and prominent human rights activist, has completed a comprehensive political tour across seven Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Kaduna State, marking a significant step in his 2027 senatorial ambitions. The tour focused on direct engagement with ward leaders, party officials, and various grassroots stakeholders within the All Progressives Congress (APC). By visiting Kaduna North, Kaduna South, Igabi, Chikun, Kajuru, Kachia, and Birnin Gwari, Sani aimed to consolidate his influence within the party’s foundational structures ahead of the next major electoral cycle.

Declarations of Support for Incumbency

During the consultative meetings, Sani utilized the platform to align himself with the current leadership at both the state and federal levels. He explicitly endorsed the 2027 re-election bids of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the incumbent Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani. This strategic alignment is viewed by political observers as an effort to foster party cohesion and present a unified front within the APC, emphasizing the necessity of collective action to maintain the party's governance trajectory.

Votes of Confidence and Local Endorsements

The tour resulted in formal endorsements from party executives across the visited regions. In Igabi LGA, the party chairman lauded Sani for his accessibility and his role as a bridge between the citizenry and the government. Similarly, leaders in Chikun LGA highlighted Sani's historical defense of democratic values, specifically citing his past intervention in the Gbagyi-Villa community demolition dispute involving former Governor Nasir El-Rufai. These votes of confidence underscore Sani’s enduring reputation as an advocate for community interests and social justice.