By: Sambo Emmanuel, Kaduna
Kaduna State Governor, Sen Uba Sani, has deviated from the past by picking his running mate for the 2027 general elections from the Christian community of Southern Kaduna in the person of Jerry Adams.
With the development, heightened rumours that he might retain the Muslim-Muslim ticket earlier introduced by his predecessor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has now been put to rest.
The development was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday, by the Governor stating that, “Today we take another decisive step in our collective journey towards building a more united, peaceful and inclusive Kaduna State.”
Uba Sani added that, “After wide consultations, deep reflection and earnest prayers, I am delighted to announce the nomination of Mr. Jerry Adams, FCTI, FNIM, CNA, as my running mate in the 2027 Governorship Election.”
The Governor added, “This decision is far greater than the selection of a deputy governorship candidate. It is a reaffirmation of the values that have guided our administration since I took the oath of office on 29 May 2023; the values of inclusion, justice, fairness, equity and the unwavering conviction that every citizen of Kaduna State deserves a genuine sense of belonging.”
According to him, “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.”
The Governor stressed that, “Our history has taught us 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.”
“For more than Three years, our administration has worked tirelessly to heal old wounds and restore confidence in government. We have deliberately ensured that the dividends of democracy reach every part of our State,” he added.
Uba Sani added that, “Across all 23 Local Government Areas, investments in roads, schools, hospitals, water supply, agriculture, rural development and social protection have been guided by one simple principle: no community should be left behind and no citizen should feel excluded.”
According to him, “Together with our traditional rulers, religious leaders, community organisations, women and youth groups, we have strengthened the foundations of peace through dialogue, mutual respect and shared development.”
The Governor added that “As security has improved, farmers have returned to their lands, businesses have expanded, investments have grown and hope has steadily replaced fear in many communities.”
According to him, “Our experience has affirmed a simple truth: lasting peace is built not only by security measures but by fairness, inclusion and equal opportunity.”
He stressed that, “It is in furtherance of this vision that I have chosen Mr. Jerry Adams to join me on this journey.”
According to him, “Jerry Adams is an accomplished public servant, an outstanding tax administrator and an institution builder whose leadership has transformed the Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service into one of Nigeria’s most respected revenue agencies.”
“Through innovation, transparency and professionalism, he has helped strengthen our fiscal capacity, enabling government to invest even more in the education of our children, healthcare, infrastructure, agriculture and other critical sectors that improve the lives of our people,” he added.
The Governor concluded that, “Beyond his impressive professional accomplishments, Jerry Adams is a man of integrity, humility and quiet strength. He has consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to peace, reconciliation and inclusive governance, believing, as I do, that Kaduna’s diversity must always unite us rather than divide us.”
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