Governor Uba Sani has appealed to traditional and religious leaders in Makarfi and Zaria to support him,  President Bola Tinubu, and other APC candidates ahead of the 2027 elections.

Mr Sani, represented by the secretary to the state government, Abdulqadir Mayere, made the appeal during separate engagements with stakeholders in the areas. He said the delegation visited to seek royal blessings, prayers and support for the re-election of Messrs Tinubu, Sani and other APC candidates.

He urged traditional rulers and community leaders to mobilise their subjects to reciprocate the government’s developmental efforts through electoral support. According to him, APC-led governments have demonstrated commitment to development and improving citizens’ welfare.

He expressed confidence that the party’s candidates would secure victory if leaders and supporters worked together.

He also appealed to the traditional rulers to pray for peaceful elections, national unity and continued progress in Kaduna.

Former Governor Ramalan Yero, who is seeking election to the Senate on the APC platform, said the delegation came to seek blessings and support.

Mr Yero said the engagement was aimed at strengthening relationships with community leaders and securing their backing for APC candidates. He urged residents, youths, women and other stakeholders to support the party’s candidates in the forthcoming elections.

Mr Yero said the delegation believed the candidates possessed the integrity, commitment and fear of God required to serve the people.

In response, the district head of Makarfi, Adamu Abdullahi, thanked the delegation for visiting the traditional institution. Mr Abdullahi commended the Kaduna government for addressing some concerns of traditional rulers, particularly allowance payments.

He also acknowledged the government’s support for community development and prayed for the delegation’s success and safe return.

At a separate meeting with religious leaders, Mr Mayere urged Islamic and Christian clerics to support APC candidates through prayers and mobilisation.

Mr Mayere appealed to the religious leaders to pray for peaceful elections, national stability and victory for the APC candidates. He said the governor demonstrated fairness and commitment to development, urging the people to reciprocate the government’s efforts.

The SSG also appealed for forgiveness over any shortcomings by political leaders and solicited the religious leaders’ support.

(NAN)