Politics
FORMER Kaduna State Governor, Alhaji Mukhtar Yero, has emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Kaduna North Senatorial District.
The Returning Officer for the exercise, Alhaji Hassan Jirgi, announced the result in Zaria on Monday.
Jirgi said Yero secured 6,060 votes in the direct primary election conducted across the eight local government areas of the senatorial district.
He said Yero defeated his closest rival, Alhaji Mohammed Mukaddas, who scored 1,044 votes, while Yusuf-Bala Ikara polled 372 votes.
In his acceptance speech, Yero appreciated party members and stakeholders for their support and confidence in his candidature.
He also called for unity and reconciliation among party members ahead of the general elections. (NAN)
A.I
May 19, 2026
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