By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo, Kaduna
The Southern Kaduna Renaissance Entrance (SKRF) has declared that the emergence of a reputable governorship candidate from the area within the 2027 elections is a “non-negotiable precedence.”
The group made the declaration on Wednesday at its 2025 Younger Individuals Political Convention held in Kaduna underneath the chairmanship of Builder Dr. Monday Barau Madaki, FNIOB. The occasion, themed “Charting a Path to 2027: Alignment or Opposition to the Centre,” introduced collectively younger leaders, group representatives, and political stakeholders. Lead displays have been delivered by Dr. Philibus Nwamagyi Audu and journalist Mr. Luka Binniyat.
In a communiqué signed by Convener, Comrade Sabastine Bahori Luka, and Secretary, Pastor Jerome Waziri, the SKRF urged Southern Kaduna politicians to contest governorship primaries throughout all main political events to ensure the area’s presence on the poll.
The group emphasised that Southern Kaduna is greater than a geographical bloc, describing it as a socio-cultural entity of 12 Native Authorities Areas spanning over 26,000 sq. kilometres—bigger than Kano State. Rejecting the “minority” label, it cited the 2006 census, which positioned the area’s inhabitants at 51.2% of Kaduna State. It additionally referred to as for the abolition of the present three-zone classification in favour of a two-zone (North and South) construction to make sure fairer energy rotation.
On political historical past, the communiqué challenged claims that the area by no means supported the APC, noting that the celebration secured over 40% of Southern Kaduna votes in 2015 and about 30% in 2019.
Whereas acknowledging some federal and state interventions—together with the appointment of Common Christopher Musa Gwabin as Chief of Defence Employees, the institution of the Federal College of Utilized Sciences, Kachia, and the improve of FMC Kafanchan—the group expressed dissatisfaction with what it described as “restricted political inclusion” underneath Governor Uba Sani. It warned that higher illustration should be secured earlier than 2027 if the administration seeks the area’s backing.
Delegates have been divided on whether or not to align with or oppose the central authorities. A majority favoured strategic alignment to draw appointments and improvement, whereas others pushed for calculated opposition to strengthen the area’s bargaining energy.
The communiqué additional famous that though the PDP and Labour Celebration dominated legislative seats in 2023, a number of lawmakers have since gravitated towards the ruling celebration. It urged Senator Sunday Katung, Hon. Dan Amos, Hon. Ali Kalat, and different opposition figures to rethink their positions within the curiosity of regional unity.
In its strongest decision, the convention concluded: “Southern Kaduna should leverage its demographic and electoral power to safe higher political inclusion. Our governorship ambition in 2027 stays non-negotiable.”
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