- the party has strengthened its hold to the point where opposition groups no longer present a meaningful challenge
- He added that Kaduna has effectively become a one-party state, a situation he said he does not regret.
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has asserted that opposition politics in the state has lost its relevance, claiming that the ruling All Progressives Congress now holds overwhelming control.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that he made the remarks on Thursday while receiving a delegation from the Presidency led by Bayo Onanuga, stating that the political landscape in Kaduna has shifted significantly in favour of the APC.
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According to the governor, the party has strengthened its hold to the point where opposition groups no longer present a meaningful challenge.
He added that Kaduna has effectively become a one-party state, a situation he said he does not regret.
Sani also criticised sections of the media, accusing some journalists of forming opinions before engaging with government officials.
He argued that such approaches often lack proper understanding of the state’s past challenges and progress.
On national matters, the governor voiced strong support for Bola Tinubu, insisting that no previous administration has delivered as much for northern Nigeria within a short period.
He expressed confidence that the region would show significant backing for the president in the 2027 general elections.
Reflecting on security, Sani noted that areas once affected by violence, particularly Birnin Gwari, have seen marked improvement.
He recalled that journeys that previously took several hours due to insecurity can now be completed more safely and efficiently.
He added that better security and improved infrastructure have boosted economic activities, especially for farmers and traders across the state.
The governor also downplayed criticisms of the president on social media, arguing that online narratives do not reflect the reality on the ground.
He maintained that if elections were decided at polling units rather than on digital platforms, the president would secure a strong majority of votes.
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