Kaduna State governor, and the All Progressives governorship candidate for the 2027 election, Senator Uba Sani has named the Executive Chairman of the Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS), Mr. Jerry Adams, as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election, saying the choice reflects his administration’s commitment to inclusive governance, justice, equity and competence.
The governor announced the nomination in a statement on Tuesday July 28, saying the decisions followed wide consultations, deep reflection and prayers.
He said the selection of Adams was not merely about filling the position of deputy governorship candidate but a reaffirmation of the principles of inclusion, justice, fairness and equity that have guided his administration since assuming office on May 29, 2023.
According to the statement signed by Governor Uba Sani, the nomination underscores the administration’s determination to ensure that every resident of Kaduna State has a genuine sense of belonging Irrespective of religion, ethnicity or geographical location.
The governor said Kaduna’s rich diversity remains one of its greatest strengths and stressed that his administration has consistently pursued policies aimed at fostering unity among the state’s diverse community.
“Kaduna is a remarkable state blessed with extraordinary diversity of faiths, ethnicities and cultures. That diversity is not a burden, it is our greatest strength. Our history has taius difficult lessons about the heavy cost of division, mistrust and exclusion.Yet it has also shown us that when we choose dialogue over discord, inclusion over alienation, and justice over prejudice, our people achieve extraordinary things together”
He stated that his administration has worked over the past three years to heal old divisions, restore public confidence in government and ensure that development projects reach every part of the state.
He described Adams as an experienced public servant and tax administrator whose tenure at the revenue agency had supported the state’d fiscal capacity. The current Deputy Governor, Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe, is ineligible to seek a third consecutive term under the constitutional term limits.
Governor Sani stated that the choice aligns with his administration’s focus on merit, competence and broader representation across the state.
He urged Kaduna residents to view the nomination as a step towards deepening unity and shared prosperity rather than through the lenses of religion, ethnicity or geography.
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