Kaduna 2023: Uba Sani Emerges El-Rufai’s Anointed Candidate
POLITICS DIGEST- Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has endorsed Senator Uba Sani as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2023 election in the state.
Sani, is the incumbent Senator representing Kaduna Central in the Red Chamber.
It was reliably gathered that the decision was reached after extensive discussion with some of the aspirants, where the governor made his choice known to them.
“We met for about three hours. Everyone consented to allow Mallam’s decision to prevail. He has chosen Uba as the flag bearer.
“We need to accept this as the will of Allah SWT and avoid unnecessary back talk. Let’s see how to manage our supporters amicably,” a message sent out by one of the aspirants, which was sighted by Politics Digest, reads.
El-Rufai, later asked a former Chief of Staff and two-time former Commissioner of Budget and Planning, Muhammed Sani Abdullahi, popularly known as Dattijo, to pick the form for Kaduna Central Senatorial District.
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In a message to his supporters on WhatsApp, Dattijo confirmed the development, urging them to consider the governor’s decision as the will of God.
“Salam. Just to update you.
“At a meeting on Wednesday, the Governor directed that we rally round Senator Uba Sani for the Governorship seat. He has asked that I pick up the form for the Senatorial seat for Kaduna Central.
“While this outcome is not what we have planned or hoped for, we have accepted it as Allah SWT’s will who provides to whom he wishes, when he wishes. Therefore we have entrusted our future to Him and prayed the State and the Nation will have the best of leaders in 2023.
“I remain grateful for Mallam’s mentorship and for your unwavering support, which I do not take for granted. I had earlier purchased the APC Governorship form but will be picking up the Senate form as directed Insha Allah.
“I hope we can continue to work together for the success of the APC in all elections. Your support is not taken for granted and will always be remembered and appreciated. Allah ya bar zumunci,” the WhatsApp message reads.
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