Kaduna: APC Agog As Senator Uba Sani Declares To Run For Governor

By Frederick Peters, KADUNA

NEWSDAILYNIGERIA: The  All Progressive Congress, (APC) in Kaduna state and supporters in their large numbers were all agog as Senator Uba Sani, formally declared his intention to run for the governorship of Kaduna state as we march towards the 2023 elections

Uba Sani, who is representing Kaduna Central senatorial district at the National Assembly said he intends to consolidate on the legacy of his predecessor, Governor Nasir El- Rufai, if he eventually gets the mandate

In his address during the declaration ceremony at the APC state secretariat, Kaduna on Tuesday, he further said with this declaration he has entered into a Contract with the people of Kaduna State to serve them 

”  Kaduna State stood still today as I formally declared my intention to contest for the office of Governor of Kaduna State in the 2023 elections. The atmosphere was electric, the crowd enthusiastic and full of hope for a brighter future. 

” In my address at the declaration which was held at the State Secretariat of the APC, Kaduna, I pledged to sustain and build on the legacy of our indefatigable, innovative and resourceful Governor, the incomparable Mallam Nasir El-Rufai. Mallam El-Rufai has changed the face of Kaduna State.” he added

According to him ” He has redefined governance through his unprecedented infrastructural development and addressing of the developmental challenges of the state. He has raised the bar of leadership and citizens cannot tolerate any lowering of the bar.

” I am a key believer in El-Rufai’s philosophy of governance. I understudied him for decades. I stand in good stead to sustain his legacy and extend the frontiers of good governance in our dear state.

He said ” I am an achiever. I have demonstrated it in the National Assembly. I am passionate about the welfare and progress of the good people of Kaduna State. With my declaration today I have entered into a contract with the entire people of our strategic state. Respect, accountability, transparency and responsiveness shall define our relationship.

” My profound appreciation to the local government Chairmen of our great party, State Assembly members and other top chieftains of APC who rode with me to the state secretariat of the party for my declaration, amid cheering by excited party supporters and citizens of Kaduna State. 

” In appreciation of the great work that Kaduna State APC party executives and APC local government chairmen have been doing, I donated 59 cars to them to help facilitate their work and motivate them to prepare for the 2023 electoral battle.

” i urge Kaduna State citizens and all our supporters and well – wishers to come with me on this journey of consolidation. Power belongs to you. I will be your servant. I will be accountable to you. Your priorities shall be my priorities. 

” We shall collectively build on the great works of the inimitable Governor El-Rufai. As we strive to break new grounds, the Almighty Allah shall be our guide and shield. In Him lies our strength.” he stressed

The Newdailynigeria gathered that Senator Uba Sani, is the first to declare his intention to succeed the incumbent Governor of Kaduna state under the APC