The affirmation took place on Saturday at the Dutse Township Stadium during a large gathering attended by party leaders, elders, stakeholders, elected officials, and APC supporters drawn from the 27 local government areas of the state.

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The APC held governorship primaries nationwide on Thursday,

Abubakar Danladi, the returning officer for the governorship primaries, made the declaration on Thursday in Gombe.

The Sokoto State APC Chairman, Haruna Adiya, said the affirmation reflected the confidence party members reposed in the governor’s leadership.

“We have confidence in his leadership and achievements. That is why stakeholders unanimously agreed to return him as our candidate,” he said.

Mr Kawu said the outcome reflected the growing unity and internal cohesion within the APC ahead of the 2027 general election.

The affirmation took place on Saturday at the Dutse Township Stadium during a large gathering attended by party leaders, elders, stakeholders, elected officials, and APC…