Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, is set to return the state to a Muslim-Christian governorship ticket ahead of the 2027 electionInformation made available indicates that he will choose a Christian from Southern Kaduna as his running mate.
The move is expected to end the Muslim-Muslim arrangement that has been in place since 2019 and restore the religious balancing formula in the state.
Sources familiar with ongoing consultations said the governor has concluded plans to pick a deputy governorship candidate from Southern Kaduna before the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) deadline for the submission of candidates and their running mates.
The development comes as Deputy Governor Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe is constitutionally unable to continue in the position beyond the current administration, having already served in the office since 2019.
Multiple sources within government circles disclosed that Governor Sani weighed several factors before reaching his decision. Among the issues reportedly considered were
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