Senator Uba Sani has declared his intention to contest for the Kaduna State governorship election in 2023.
The Kaduna Central lawmaker made the disclosure on Tuesday during a public presentation in Kaduna with the theme “Sustaining And Building On A Legacy Of Outstanding Public Service And Impact”.
The lawmaker stated that he decided to join the race to sustain and build on the legacy of the outgoing governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai.
He explained that a reversal of El-Rufai’s achievements in the post-2023 era will be a huge tragedy because the people of Kaduna have witnessed selfless and impactful leadership and cannot settle for anything less.
“I have worked closely with him. I understand his vision and mission. I stand in good stead to sustain his vision and mission. I am conversant with the developmental challenges of Kaduna State. I understand its complexities and possibilities,” he said.
“I have learnt from Governor El Rufai the critical place of vision. Largely, it is a vision that is immersed in deploying new thinking to urgently meet the needs and aspirations of the long-suffering people of our dear State.
“From the onset, Mallam Nasir El Rufai made it abundantly clear that driving and actualising the vision of the administration would demand uncommon courage, especially given traditionally entrenched interests that were far from being altruistic. Governor El Rufai insists at all times that an effective leader needs courage and must take tough decisions, no matter whose ox is gored, for the greater good of the greatest number of the people.
“Mr Chairman, esteemed State Exco members of our great party, fellow party men and women, ladies and gentlemen, as our Governor prepares to gloriously depart the office in May 2023, the onus is on us all to continue and consolidate his achievements and legacy. And as the popular saying goes, you can not coach football if you were not a footballer yourself. It is only fair and natural that we have someone who understands the El – Rufai philosophy; one who has carefully understudied him; a person who has been in the trenches with him, to continue from where he will stop on May 29 2023.
“It is on this score, Mr. Chairman, that I, Senator Uba Sani, is formally declaring today, my intention to seek to contest the gubernatorial primaries of our great party, the APC and indeed the main election in 2023 to succeed my leader and mentor, Mallam Nasir el Rufa’i as the next Governor of Kaduna State.
“I make this bid and declaration with the greatest sense of responsibility, intense love for this great state and our wonderful people and of course with the fear of Almighty Allah,” he said.
The event was attended by party bigwigs including the All Progressives Congress (APC) State Chairman, Deputy Chairman, Secretary, and other members of the State Executive Committee.
