Dattijo, El-Rufai’s ex Chief of Staff, Wins Kaduna Central Senatorial Ticket

 John Shiklam in Kaduna

Former Kaduna State Commissioner for Planning and Budget and one time Chief of Staff to Governor Nasir El-Rufai, Muhammad Abdullahi, has emerged the senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Kaduna Central senatorial zone.

Abdulllahi popularly known as Dattijo was returned unopposed in the primary election held at the Umaru Musa Yar’adua Hall, Kaduna after his two opponents, Usman Sani and Hajia Rabi Salisu, withdrew from the contest shortly before the poll.

Senator Uba Sani, the current occupant of the seat, was elected the governorship candidate of the APC. 
Announcing the result, the Returning Officer of the election, Mohammed Bayero, said there were 405 delegates from the seven local government areas that make up the senatorial district.

Bayero said 396 delegates showed up for the election and all were accredited, but at the end of the poll, Muhammad Sani Abdulllahi scored a total of 388 votes, while eight votes were invalid. 

He said Abdullahi, having polled the highest number of votes cast, is declared winner of the primary election.

Speaking after his declaration as the winner, Dattijo expressed appreciation to the aspirants who withdrew from the contest and solicited their support to ensure the party becomes victorious at the general election.

He said he was optimistic that the APC will become victorious in the 2023 general election considering the good work of the El-Rufai’s administration.