In Kaduna State on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, former Senator and civil rights advocate Shehu Sani delivered a comprehensive assessment of the evolving political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections, stating that efforts by former governor Nasir El-Rufai and Senator Suleiman Abdu Kwari Ashiru to form an opposition alliance will not succeed in unseating the incumbent governor.
The announcement was made at a press briefing held in the state capital where Sani addressed mounting speculation that El-Rufai and Ashiru were building a coalition with opposition parties including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC). According to the assessment presented, this alliance lacks the necessary grassroots structures and broad popular support across Kaduna’s 255 wards to mount an effective challenge against Governor Uba Sani’s administration.
In detailing his position, Sani highlighted recent governance achievements under Governor Uba Sani’s leadership, including infrastructure investments spanning rural and urban communities across the state’s three senatorial districts, relative improvements in local security conditions compared with neighbouring states, and initiatives aimed at job creation through youth and women empowerment programmes. These developments were presented as indicators that the current administration enjoys sustained public confidence.
The 2027 governorship race in Kaduna is shaping up to be a focal point of national political interest, with multiple parties seeking to position strong contenders. Sani’s commentary anticipates that the electoral outcome will hinge on organizational strength and track record rather than speculative alliances.
