The Kaduna State governor is instilling a renewed sense of hope in a region that has long been plagued by conflict and marginalisation, argues EDWARD HASSAN TAYIIKI
Though 2027 may still be some 24 months away, the people of Southern Kaduna have certainly found a new choice, a new direction and a new hope in Governor Uba Sani. And this is not by any means accidental nor is it a chance occurrence. Governor Uba Sani, in his almost two years in the saddle, has literally broken down ‘ancient barriers’ built around ethno-religious, socio-political and geographical cleavages.
Since he took over, the people have watched him in admirable silence and cautious optimism. But all that have now given way to open and warm embrace as notable politicians – former and serving federal lawmakers, state lawmakers, political party administrators, community and religious leaders led their supporters and well-wishers to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and pledged their support and loyalty to Governor Uba Sani and his ruling APC.