PDP replaces Kano gov’ship candidate with Abacha’s son
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kano State has named Alhaji Muhammad Sani Abacha, son of Nigeria’s late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, as its governorship candidate for next year’s election. The party said the decision followed the withdrawal of the earlier nominee, Muhammad Bello Dalha. At an expanded state executive committee meeting in […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kano State has selected Alhaji Muhammad Sani Abacha, the son of Nigeria's former Head of State General Sani Abacha, as its candidate for the upcoming gubernatorial election, following the withdrawal of Muhammad Bello Dalha. The decision was made during an expanded state executive committee meeting in Kano on Wednesday, where party Chairman Dr. Bello Gambo Bichi announced the move.
The party explained that the change was a result of the earlier candidate's decision to withdraw and consulted with stakeholders both in Kano and Abuja. A replacement primary election was subsequently held, with Abacha being formally declared the winner by the panel chairman, Dr. Abba Abdullahi. To heal internal disputes, the PDP also agreed to give the deputy gubernatorial slot to the Kabiru Tanimu Turaki faction, replacing Alhaji Yusuf Ado Kibiya.
The newly appointed deputy governorship candidate is expected to strengthen unity within the party ahead of the upcoming polls.
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