Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zaria Federal Constituency have endorsed speaker Abbas Tajuddeen as the party’s sole candidate for the 2027 House of Representatives election. 

Hamisu-Ibrahim Kubau, the returning officer for the APC House of Representatives primary election in Zaria confirmed the endorsement on Saturday. 

Mr Kubau said 1376 party members across 13 wards of the federal constituency affirmed the speaker as the party’s sole candidate for the 2027 general elections.

The election was observed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) electoral officer in Zaria, Balason Miga; the APC primary election committee led by Senator Yakubu Shuaibu; key stakeholders; and security personnel.

The affirmation, which was conducted peacefully, was attended by ward executives and returning officers in the 13 wards of the constituency.

The speaker was earlier affirmed by 250 members at his ward (Kwarbai B) in Zaria Local Government.

In his acceptance speech, Mr Tajudeen described the development as historic and a testament to the trust and support of the people on his style of leadership.

He added that the development reminded him of the 2019 primaries, where delegates voted for him without any inducement.

He said, “Today’s affirmation shows that the people appreciate and value my representation and President Bola Tinubu’s quality of leadership.”

The speaker expressed gratitude for the trust the people placed in him in the past 16 years.

He reiterated his commitment to redoubling his efforts in effective legislation and to attracting people-oriented projects that would have a direct bearing on people’s lives.

He added that Zaria Federal Constituency had enjoyed massive infrastructure under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu and urged the people to reciprocate by voting massively in the 2027 elections.

(NAN)