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The Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has resolved the lingering dispute over the Kano Central Senatorial ticket
The development, has therefore paved way for the emergence of former governor of the state, Ibrahim Shekarau, as the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus candidate in the district.
The governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa, confirmed the development in a statement on Sunday in Kano.
He said the breakthrough followed a high-level reconciliation meeting convened by 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.
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“Following Yusuf’s ’s intervention, eight aspirants voluntarily withdrew their ambitions and threw their weight behind Shekarau as the consensus flagbearer for Kano Central under the All Progressives Congress (APC).
“Kano Central, regarded as Nigeria’s largest senatorial district, comprises 15 local government areas with an estimated population of over 10 million people,” the CPS stated.
The consensus arrangement is seen as a major political milestone with far-reaching implications for the state and the nation’s democratic process.
Yusuf commended the aspirants for placing the collective interest of the people above personal ambition, describing their decision as a bold demonstration of maturity, sacrifice and commitment to strengthening democratic values.
He reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to continue promoting dialogue, inclusion and consensus-building as vital tools for political stability and sustainable development.
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