Alhaji Bashir Sai’du, a former chief of staff and political ally of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El Rufai, has pledged to hand over the entire Zazzau emirate to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the next election cycle. The former finance commissioner, who recently defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) along with a large following, made the commitment during a visit by Special Adviser on Domestic Affairs Hon Isa Lawal to his residence in Kaduna.
During the meeting, Sai’du vowed full support for the APC and said he would prove to critics that his departure from the ADC was not a solitary move but a mass migration of thousands of supporters to the ruling party. He highlighted that the political landscape in Zaria local government would change dramatically under his leadership, promising to surpass past electoral records.
As a former commissioner of finance in the previous administration, Sai’du’s shift to the APC is seen as a significant gain for the party in the region. His announcement comes at a time when the APC is consolidating its base ahead of the upcoming elections, while the ADC seeks to maintain its influence in Kaduna State.
While the source does not provide direct quotes, Sai’du’s statement underscores his confidence in mobilising local support and delivering a decisive victory for the APC in the Zazzau emirate.
<small>Source: The Sun Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
