APC support groups back Shehu Sani for Kaduna Central senatorial return 

The Confederation of All Progressives Congress (APC) Support Groups​ has thrown its weight behind the aspirations of Senator Shehu Sani to represent the people of the Kaduna Central senatorial district.

Addressing a press conference in Kaduna, the director general of the group, Professor Kailani Muhammad, said their support for him was based on the fact that he was a trusted and competent representative of the senatorial district when he served in the 8th Senate.

He said, “We are gathered here today at a critical crossroads in our political journey. We are not here simply to discuss the mechanics of an election or the technicalities of party loyalty. We are here to talk about the soul of our district.

“We are here because the people of Birnin Gwari, Giwa, Igabi, Chikun, Kajuru, and our metropolitan heart in Kaduna North and South are asking for something more than a representative. They are asking for a voice that doesn’t just whisper in the hallowed chambers of Abuja but one that roars for the common man right here at home.​

“As the director general of the Confederation of APC Support Groups, my responsibility is to look beyond the surface. Our duty is to identify those who can best bridge the gap between the government and the grassroots. When we look at the landscape of Kaduna Central, one name stands out as a symbol of courage, consistency, and raw empathy: Senator Shehu Sani.​

“Many of you remember his first tenure. He didn’t sit in a high office and forget the dust on the roads to our villages. He was the Senator who told the truth when it was hard to say. He was the one who broke the culture of secrecy by publicly declaring his earnings, proving that he believed the people were the true owners of the mandate.

“He was the man who stood as a shield against policies and loans that would have burdened our children’s children with debt they did not ask for.​Politics in this country can often feel robotic and cold. 

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“It is too often about ‘directives’ from above and cold ‘calculations’ for personal gain. But we are tired of robotic leadership. We need a Senator who is human, someone who feels the heartbeat of the streets. 

“We need a leader who truly understands the deep-seated pain of the farmer in Birnin Gwari who cannot go to his field because of fear. We need a representative who sees the silent struggle of the youth in Kaduna South who are looking for a spark of hope. 

“We need a senator who possesses the international stature to bring global attention to our needs yet has the local heart to sit on a simple mat and listen to the wisdom of our elders. We are not just talking about potential; we are talking about a proven track record. 

“From the solar lights in our streets to the hospitals in our villages, Shehu Sani’s footprints are everywhere. Specific Achievements of Senator Shehu Sani (Kaduna Central, 2015–2019) ​Legislative Oversight and National Integrity: Chairman, Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts: He famously blocked a $350 million World Bank loan requested by the then-state government.

“His return to the Senate is not just a political move; it is a restoration of the people’s power. It is a win for the woman in the market, the teacher in the classroom, and the labourer on the street.​

“Therefore, today, the Confederation of APC Support Groups is making its stance clear and unwavering: We stand firmly with Senator Shehu Sani. 

“We are not just supporting a candidate; we are supporting a legacy of activism and a future of genuine accountability.”