By Amina Samuel, Kaduna
Local government chairmen in Kaduna State have reaffirmed their commitment to Governor Uba Sani, pledging political support ahead of the 2027 elections.
The chairman of the state’s chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Jamilu Albani, made the declaration on Wednesday night after an Iftar dinner hosted by Governor Sani for all 23 council chairmen and their deputies.
Albani, who also chairs Sabon Gari Local Government, said the council leaders were committed to reciprocating the governor’s political goodwill, which contributed to their electoral victories.
“By the grace of Almighty Allah, and through the support of His Excellency, we were elected as chairmen of our various local governments,” he said.
He commended Governor Sani for granting local governments autonomy and assisting them politically, including funding party officials and distributing palliatives at the grassroots. According to Albani, the previous administration neglected party officials at the local level, giving them only 9,000 naira throughout its tenure.
“So, come 2027, we will reciprocate the governor’s kind gesture by ensuring our people vote massively for him. Political opponents who think they can defeat him will suffer the worst defeat of their lives,” he vowed.
Governor Sani, in his address, underscored the role of local government in governance and grassroots development.
“Local government is the foundation of politics,” he said. “I advise you to execute developmental projects, attend to people’s needs, and share the little you have with them.”
He assured the council chairmen of continued state government support, emphasizing that all interventions would be channeled through them. However, he urged them to serve all constituents equally, cautioning against favoritism.
The reaffirmation of loyalty by ALGON chairmen comes as Kaduna’s political landscape takes shape ahead of the next electoral cycle.
