– As Shekarau Emerges Consensus Candidate Of Nigeria’s Largest Senatorial District
KANO State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has successfully resolved the lingering dispute surrounding the Kano Central Senatorial ticket, paving the way for Ibrahim Shekarau to emerge as the consensus candidate.
This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Sunday.
The breakthrough followed a high-level reconciliation meeting convened by Governor Yusuf in Abuja, where all aspirants and major stakeholders agreed to close ranks in the interest of unity, progress, and the political future of Kano State.
Following the Governor’s intervention, eight aspirants voluntarily withdrew their ambitions and threw their weight behind Senator Shekarau as the consensus flagbearer for Kano Central under the platform of the APC.
Kano Central, regarded as Nigeria’s largest senatorial district, comprises 15 local government areas with a population estimated at over 10 million people, making the consensus arrangement a major political milestone with far-reaching implications for the state and the nation’s democratic process.
Governor Yusuf commended the aspirants for placing the collective interest of the people above personal ambition.
He described their decision as a bold demonstration of maturity, sacrifice, and commitment to strengthening democratic values.
The Governor reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to continue promoting dialogue, inclusion, and consensus-building as vital tools for political stability and sustainable development.
He expressed confidence that the new understanding reached by all parties would further consolidate unity and strengthen Kano’s political influence at the national level.
Earlier, spokesperson for the aspirants, Usman Bala, said their decision to withdraw was as a result of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s intervention and the deep respect they have for former Governor of Kano State, Senator Malam Ibrahim Shekarau.
Usman Bala noted that all eight aspirants unanimously agreed to the Governor’s peace initiative, describing it as a wise and timely intervention that helped unite all contending interests toward a common goal.
In his response, Senator Shekarau lauded the effort of the Governor for facilitating lasting peace among the aspirants.
He also expressed profound appreciation to the contenders for agreeing to throw their support behind him and all other APC candidates in the best interest of the party ahead of the 2027 elections.