APC's Haruna Attributes 2023 Loss to El-Rufai's Leadership

Mohammed Sani Haruna, the Kaduna State Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), stated that Atiku's victory over Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2023 general election was due to public dissatisfaction with the leadership of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai. Haruna criticized El-Rufai's administration for demolishing houses and markets, laying off thousands of workers, and exploiting religious and ethnic divisions.

He noted that the political landscape has shifted under the current Governor Uba Sani, who has adopted a more inclusive governance approach. Haruna claimed that the APC now controls all elective positions in Kaduna State and expressed confidence that the party would secure significant support in the upcoming 2027 elections, including for President Tinubu's re-election.

He mentioned that Governor Uba Sani assured Tinubu that Kaduna would deliver two million votes, emphasizing the governor's leadership and the party's growing support. Haruna dismissed the possibility of the opposition repeating its 2023 performance, citing a shift in political alignment.