Senator Shehu Sani has revealed the process that led to his victory in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Kaduna Central Senatorial district. The former federal lawmaker disclosed that the primary was conducted through a direct election after aspirants failed to reach a consensus.
Direct Primary After Consensus Failure
According to Sani, Governor Uba Sani initiated the direct primary to ensure a winner emerged. Sani polled 9,105 votes, defeating Yusuf Zailani and another aspirant in the APC senatorial primary held on May 18, 2026. He made this known in a post shared via his X handle.
“After the failure to reach consensus between the Kaduna Central Senatorial aspirants, at the direction of our party and our state leader of the Party, HE Comrade Governor Uba Sani, a direct primary was held today, and I, by the grace of the Almighty, emerged victorious. I’m deeply humbled,” Sani wrote.
Appreciation and Call for Unity
Sani expressed gratitude to state and local government executives, ward executives, local government chairmen, commissioners, stakeholders, and APC supporters for his victory. He also thanked the executive local government chairmen, commissioners, stakeholders, APC members, and thousands of supporters who stood against the odds.
“To my good people of Kaduna Central, you can rest assured of a vibrant and positive representation in line with the principles and manifesto of our party and the constitution of our great country,” he said.
He called on other aspirants who did not make it to join hands in reinforcing the party and support developmental strides in the state. “Nothing is permanent in life; you can lose today and win in the future,” he added.
Reactions from Supporters
Many supporters expressed optimism about Sani’s success in the upcoming 2027 general election. @Femikuti51Kuti wrote, “Congratulations Sire. May Allah strengthen you and bless you with wisdom to pilot the affairs of your constituency.” @HaroonBello said, “May Allah continue to guide and protect Senator Shehu Sani. Insha’Allah, may your journey bring peace, wisdom, success, and progress to the people.”
@mendedwingx commented on the political dynamics, noting, “The politics of Nigeria is so dynamic to the extent that El Rufai is in custody while Shehu Sani is at the helm of affairs of the APC party in Kaduna State.” @robinson_dauda congratulated Sani, expressing belief that he will emerge victorious at the polls.
@TajOguns praised Sani’s intellectual capacity, stating, “Sincerely, the Senate should be an assembly of highly cerebral and detribalized individuals like you. Surely, your constituency and the country will benefit from your invaluable contributions in the upper chamber.”
Other APC Senatorial Primary Results
In a related development, former Kaduna governor Mukhtar Ramalan Yero won the APC senatorial ticket for Kaduna North. Yero called for unity among party members after his primary victory on May 18, 2026, and vowed to represent the people positively ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Additionally, former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello secured the APC senatorial ticket for Kogi Central Senatorial District with 72,349 votes, defeating his closest rival Ibrahim Yakubu Adoke, who received only 315 votes. The results were announced by Returning Officer Dr Sadiq Mohammed on May 18, 2026.
