Muhammad Dalhatu has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for Kano State, defeating Mohammed Abacha, son of the late former Head of State General Sani Abacha, in the party's primary election. The result was announced on Monday by the Chairman of the PDP Governorship Primary Election Committee in Kano State, Umar Hadejia, who stated that the exercise was conducted peacefully and in line with party guidelines.
Committee Declares Exercise Transparent and Peaceful
Hadejia noted that the process that produced the party's flagbearer was smooth, transparent, and compliant with the PDP constitution and electoral procedures. He praised party members, delegates, and security agencies for ensuring orderliness throughout the exercise.
Dalhatu Wins with Clear Margin
According to the official results, Abacha polled 749 votes, while Dalhatu secured 2,233 votes to clinch the ticket. Declaring the outcome, Hadejia said: "Having scored the highest number of valid votes cast, Alhaji Muhammad Bello Dalhatu is hereby declared the winner of the PDP governorship primary election and consequently returned as the party's candidate for Kano State."
Call for Unity Ahead of General Elections
The committee urged all aspirants and stakeholders to close ranks and work towards strengthening the party ahead of the general elections in Kano State. It stressed that unity within the party would be key to securing victory at the polls.
Abacha's Repeated Attempts at Governorship Ticket
Mohammed Abacha has previously contested for the PDP governorship ticket, including in 2023 when he lost amid internal party disputes. He also ran in the 2019 governorship election under the Advanced Peoples Democratic Alliance (APDA), marking another unsuccessful attempt to become governor of Kano State.
