Former Kaduna State governor, Dr. Mukhtar Ramalan Yero, has officially joined the race for the Kaduna North Senatorial District election.
Yero said he will contest for the Kaduna North Senatorial seat in the 2027 election. He said he decided to run following expressions of confidence from the people.
He made this known in a post shared via his Facebook page on Friday, April 24, 2026. Yero thanked Governor Uba Sani for his leadership and continued commitment to the progress and unity of Kaduna state.
“Following the overwhelming calls, encouragement, and expressions of confidence from the good people of Kaduna North Senatorial District, I am deeply humbled to formally announce that I have accepted the call to serve and will, by the grace of Allah (SWT), contest for the seat of the Senate representing Kaduna North Senatorial District.
“Today, I had the honour of receiving the Local Government Chairmen from my Senatorial District, who paid me a solidarity visit and unanimously endorsed my candidacy. This demonstration of unity, trust, and shared purpose is not taken lightly. It is a responsibility I accept with sincerity, humility, and a firm commitment to the service of our people.”
