- Mukhtar Ramalan Yero has won the APC Senatorial ticket for Kaduna North
- Yero called for unity among party members after his primary election victory
- Former governor vowed to represent the people positively ahead of the 2027 elections
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Kaduna State – A former Kaduna State Governor, Mukhtar Ramalan Yero, has secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) Senatorial ticket for the Kaduna North District.
Legit.ng reports that Yero announced candidacy for the 2027 Senate election, he cited overwhelming support from Kaduna North residents as motivation to run.
Yero polled 6,060 votes to defeat his opponents Muhammad Mu’azu Mukaddas who scored 1,044 and Yusuf Bala Ikara who secured 372 votes.
As reported by Daily Trust, the Returning Officer of the election, Hassan Saleh, declared Yero winner of the election in Zaria, on Monday, May 18, 2026.
“I, Hassan Saleh, the Returning officer of the APC Kaduna North Senatorial district primary election, having certified the provision of the law, hereby declare Mukhtar Ramalan Yero as the winner of this election.”
Yero extended hands of fellowship to other contestants to work with him for the overall victory of the party in the 2027 general elections.
He commended the peaceful conduct of the election while thanking party supporters and stakeholders for the confidence reposed in him.
The former governor pledged to reciprocate the gesture by representing the people positively.
He stated this while speaking shortly after emerging as the APC candidates at the primaries.
Recall that Yero became Kaduna state governor after the tragic helicopter death of Patrick Yakowa in Bayelsa State on Dec 15, 2012.
He served as governor between 15 December 2012 to 29 May 2015 and lost 2015 gubernatorial election to Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai.
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The former Kogi state governor’s closest rival, Ibrahim Yakubu Adoke, received only 315 votes.
Results were announced by Returning Officer Dr Sadiq Mohammed on May 18, 2026.
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Source: Legit.ng