ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Former senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has dismissed reports of a political alliance involving former governor Nasir El-Rufai, Senator Suleiman Abdu Kwari Ashiru and opposition parties, insisting that any plot aimed at unseating Governor Uba Sani in 2027 would “fail woefully.”
Sani made the declaration on Monday while addressing journalists in Kaduna, where he argued that the opposition lacks the grassroots strength, structure and popular backing required to challenge the ruling administration in the state.
Expressing confidence in Governor Uba Sani’s re-election prospects, the former lawmaker attributed his optimism to what he described as the administration’s visible achievements in governance, security, infrastructure and inclusive leadership.
According to him, most opposition political parties in Kaduna State exist largely in name, with little or no presence at the ward, polling unit or community levels.
“There is no political arrangement, whether by individuals or parties, that can override the will of the people of Kaduna State. The so-called ADC-PDP alliance being linked to El-Rufai and Ashiru is dead on arrival because it has no grassroots foundation,” Sani said.
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He maintained that Governor Uba Sani’s administration has executed infrastructural projects across all three senatorial zones, spanning both rural and urban communities, which he described as unprecedented in the state’s political history.
Sani identified unity, security and development as the three defining pillars of the governor’s leadership approach.
“For the first time in a long while, Kaduna is witnessing genuine coexistence between Muslims and Christians. There is also noticeable improvement in security compared to the severe challenges confronting other North-West states, and this has created an enabling environment for development,” he said.
Highlighting flagship initiatives of the administration, the former senator cited the proposed $200 million poultry project, the Kaduna Light Rail project and multi-billion-naira skills acquisition programmes spread across the three senatorial districts.
He said the skills acquisition centres are already empowering youths and women, reducing unemployment and addressing some of the root causes of insecurity.
Sani also praised the governor’s performance in the health and education sectors, as well as in human capital development, noting that these areas have received renewed policy focus.
“Governor Uba Sani has made measurable impacts in healthcare delivery, education reform and human capital development. These are long-term investments in Kaduna’s future, and the people can see and feel the difference,” he said.
He urged political actors in the state to embrace issue-based politics and constructive engagement rather than what he described as “paper alliances and elite conspiracies.”
According to him, elections are ultimately won through service delivery and popular support, not propaganda or political scheming.
Sani further reaffirmed his belief that Kaduna voters would reward performance, adding that Governor Uba Sani’s record would speak louder than opposition rhetoric as the 2027 election cycle approaches.