Shehu Sani Backs Governor Uba Sani’s 2027 Re-Election Bid: “By Virtue Of The Political Equation”
- Former Senator Shehu Sani has endorsed the Kaduna state governor, Uba Sani, for a second term in office
- In a trending interview, the former Kaduna lawmaker explained why Governor Sani deserves a second term in 2027
- Shehu Sani made this move a few weeks after he dumped the PDP for the ruling APC in Kaduna state
Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.
FCT, Abuja - Senator Shehu Sani has said that his main political interest in 2027 is to see Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna state re-elected for a second term, amid fallout with his political boss, Malam Nasir El-Rufai.
Sani confirmed his endorsement of Uba Sani for a second term in office in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday, March 9, 2025, in Abuja.
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During the interview, Sani spoke of his intention to get a Senate ticket in 2027 but declared full support for Uba Sani's return to office.
Legit.ng earlier reported that Shehu Sani, a former senator representing Kaduna Central senatorial district, left the PDP. Sani re-joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) at an event in his home state.
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna state welcomed Senator Sani and other prominent politicians to the APC.
However, Sani, told the News Agency of Nigeria, that:
“By virtue of the political equation in Kaduna state, if I happen to secure a ticket to return to the Senate in 2027, I will be glad. But if I do not, I will still be at peace knowing that we have ensured Uba’s re-election as governor.
“I am very pleased that Kaduna State has rid itself of the tormentor that plagued it politically. That was the reason many of us who left the APC for the PDP had to return en masse to the APC recently."
Shehu Sani's message to people in power
As reported by The Punch, Sani described power as “ephemeral,” advising those in authority to always treat people well.
“If God has blessed you with power, use it to positively impact the masses. But if you become intoxicated with power—abusing it, arresting people, and unleashing terror — a day will come when you will be out of power,” he said.
Speaking further, the former senator hailed Governor Uba Sani's leadership.
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He stated that Kaduna had never been so poorly governed as it was between 2015 and 2023, arguing that many things went wrong in the state.
He criticised the past leadership led by El-Rufai for exacerbating religious and ethnic divisions, which he argued contributed to insecurity in the state.
Despite the ongoing challenges, Shehu Sani believed that Kaduna’s security and governance have improved significantly under Governor Uba Sani’s administration.
He said:
“There was a sharp division between the Muslim North and the Southern Christian population, which fuelled insecurity, terrorism, and other challenges that hindered development.
“Since Uba Sani took over as governor, things have improved significantly. We rarely hear of mass abductions in Kaduna anymore.”
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El-Rufai visits Buhari in Kaduna amid rift with APC
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that former Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai, visited ex-President Muhammadu Buhari at his Kaduna residence on Friday, March 7.
This visit comes amid El-Rufai's recent criticisms of President Bola Tinubu's economic policies and his uncertain support for Tinubu in the 2027 elections.
The meeting may ignite discussions about possible changes in political alliances within the ruling APC ahead of 2027.
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