Senator Sunday Katung has emerged as All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Kaduna South Senatorial District ahead of 2027 National Assembly elections.

Mr Katung, the incumbent senator, secured the ticket after defeating Danjuma La’ah and Michael Auta in a primary conducted across 87 wards in eight local government areas.

The Chief Returning Officer, John La’ah, on Monday, declared Mr Katung the winner after collation of results from the APC primary exercise across Kaduna South Senatorial District.

He announced that Katung scored 7,513 votes, La’ah polled 1,370 votes, while Auta garnered 878 votes in the keenly contested exercise.

Mr La’ah said: “Katung emerged with highest votes reflecting strong support across wards and LGAs in Kaduna South.”

Mr Katung described his victory as a mandate for unity, progress, and inclusive development across Kaduna South Senatorial District going forward.

Both Messrs Danjuma La’ah and Auta acknowledged the outcome, calling for party cohesion after the closely contested primary.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) monitored the primary across the district, ensuring compliance with electoral guidelines.

APC officials praised the peaceful conduct of the exercise across 87 wards and eight local government areas of Kaduna South. 

(NAN)