2027: Kaduna CAN backs Shehu Sani, seeks monarchs’ reinstatement
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Thu, 5 Nov 2026, 16:31
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The Christian Association of Nigeria in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State has urged Christian leaders and residents to support the 2027 Kaduna Central Senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Shehu Sani, while appealing for the reinstatement of traditional rulers removed during the administration of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai. The CAN chairman also appealed to Governor Uba Sani to upgrade the Sa Gbagyi traditional stool to first-class status, arguing that Chikun, which hosts the Kaduna State capital, deserved such recognition.
Context & Background
✦The CAN chairman in Chikun made the appeal on Thursday when Sani met with 48 zonal leaders of the association in Sabo Tasha, the headquarters of the local government area, to seek their prayers and support ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Key Figures & Named Entities
2027:The Christian Association of Nigeria in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State has urged Christian leaders and residents to support the 2027 Kaduna Central Senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Shehu Sani, while appealing for the reinstatement of traditional rulers removed during the administration of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai.Thursday:The CAN chairman in Chikun made the appeal on Thursday when Sani met with 48 zonal leaders of the association in Sabo Tasha, the headquarters of the local government area, to seek their prayers and support ahead of the 2027 general elections.2027:He expressed optimism that reinstating the monarchs would generate massive electoral support for the APC-led administration in Kaduna State during the 2027 elections.
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Key Takeaways
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✦The Christian Association of Nigeria in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State has urged Christian leaders and residents to support the 2027 Kaduna Central Senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Shehu Sani, while appealing for the reinstatement of traditional rulers removed during the administration of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai.
✦The CAN chairman also appealed to Governor Uba Sani to upgrade the Sa Gbagyi traditional stool to first-class status, arguing that Chikun, which hosts the Kaduna State capital, deserved such recognition.
✦The CAN chairman in Chikun made the appeal on Thursday when Sani met with 48 zonal leaders of the association in Sabo Tasha, the headquarters of the local government area, to seek their prayers and support ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Key Facts:2027: The Christian Association of Nigeria in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State has urged Christian leaders and residents to support the 2027 Kaduna Central Senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Shehu Sani, while appealing for the reinstatement of traditional rulers removed during the administration of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai.Thursday: The CAN chairman in Chikun made the appeal on Thursday when Sani met with 48 zonal leaders of the association in Sabo Tasha, the headquarters of the local government area, to seek their prayers and support ahead of the 2027 general elections.2027: He expressed optimism that reinstating the monarchs would generate massive electoral support for the APC-led administration in Kaduna State during the 2027 elections.2027: He said his visit was aimed at building bridges across religious communities, seeking the prayers of the pastors and securing their support ahead of the 2027 Kaduna Central senatorial election.
Editorial Excerpt
The Christian Association of Nigeria in Kaduna's Chikun LGA has backed Senator Shehu Sani for the 2027 senatorial election, urging him to seek monarchs' re
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The Christian Association of Nigeria in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State has urged Christian leaders and residents to support the 2027 Kaduna Central Senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Shehu Sani, while appealing for the reinstatement of traditional rulers removed during the administration of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai.
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The CAN chairman also appealed to Governor Uba Sani to upgrade the Sa Gbagyi traditional stool to first-class status, arguing that Chikun, which hosts the Kaduna State capital, deserved such recognition.
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The Christian Association of Nigeria in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State has urged Christian leaders and residents to support the 2027 Kaduna Central Senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Shehu Sani, while appealing for the reinstatement of traditional rulers removed during the administration of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai.
