2027: Kaduna CAN Endorses Shehu Sani, Calls For Reinstatement Of Deposed Monarchs
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State has called on Christian leaders and residents to support the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the 2027 Kaduna Central Senatorial election, Senator Shehu Sani. The association also appealed for the reinstatement of traditional rulers removed under the administration of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai.
The Chikun CAN chairman made the appeal on Thursday during a meeting between Sani and 48 zonal leaders of the association in Sabo Tasha, the local government headquarters. The meeting was organised as part of the former senator's efforts to seek prayers and support ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The CAN chairman urged Sani to use his cordial relationship with Governor Uba Sani to facilitate the return of the affected traditional rulers, noting that their reinstatement would encourage reconciliation and improve relations between the government and the communities concerned.
He expressed confidence that restoring the traditional rulers would attract significant electoral support for the APC-led government in Kaduna State during the 2027 elections.
The association also appealed to Governor Uba Sani to elevate the Sa Gbagyi traditional stool to first-class status, maintaining that Chikun deserved such recognition because it hosts the Kaduna State capital.
According to the chairman, the elevation would recognise the importance of the Gbagyi traditional institution and Chikun's strategic position in the state.
CAN further called for increased political appointments for indigenes of Chikun, expressing concern that the local government currently has no representative serving as a commissioner in the Kaduna State cabinet.
Welcoming Sani to the meeting, the chairman described his visit as important, observing that he was the first politician to reach out to the Christian community through such an engagement.
He said the gathering provided an avenue for residents to communicate their concerns and expectations to political leaders.
The CAN chairman also warned against presenting the APC as a political party associated with a particular religion, stressing that the party should remain open to Nigerians of all religious backgrounds.
“The APC is for everybody. It should not be seen as a party belonging to one religion,” he said.
He also expressed dissatisfaction with what he described as the inadequate representation of Chikun in political appointments, insisting that the local government had several qualified individuals capable of contributing to governance.
“We are appealing that in the next dispensation, Chikun should be considered for key political appointments. We have qualified people who can serve,” he added.
In his remarks, Sani urged pastors to look beyond religious and ethnic considerations when making political decisions, stressing that Nigeria needed leaders who could promote unity across different groups.
He also criticised what he described as selective reactions to killings and insecurity, arguing that the lives of victims should be valued regardless of their religious or ethnic backgrounds.
The former senator maintained that violence should be condemned without discrimination and that every Nigerian deserved adequate protection.
He questioned the silence of some political and religious leaders over security challenges during previous administrations, calling for consistent standards of accountability regardless of which party was in power.
Sani further argued that opposition to President Bola Tinubu's administration should not be based solely on ethnic or religious sentiments but should instead reflect an objective evaluation of government policies and performance.
He challenged opposition politicians to explain their achievements while in public office and demonstrate how they had contributed to improving the lives of Nigerians, rather than focusing exclusively on criticising the current government.
The APC senatorial candidate also encouraged pastors and Christian leaders to take a more active interest in politics, saying religious leaders should not leave the political space entirely in the hands of politicians.
He explained that his visit was intended to strengthen relationships across religious communities, seek the prayers of Christian leaders and secure their support ahead of the 2027 Kaduna Central senatorial election.
The meeting concluded with a special prayer session led by Bishop Joe Yari.
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