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2027: Katung, Amos submit APC forms, to consolidate party’s hold in Kaduna

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TLDR

  • Senators Sunday Katung and Daniel Amos have submitted their nomination forms for the All Progressives Congress primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections.
  • The duo aims to consolidate peace and development efforts in Southern Kaduna and strengthen party unity and grassroots mobilization.
  • Party stakeholders view their joint submission as a sign of cohesion within the APC for the upcoming primaries.

In Kaduna South, the political landscape is buzzing as Senator Sunday Katung and Representative Daniel Amos have taken a significant step by submitting their Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for the All Progressives Congress primaries. This move signals their intent to seek re-election in 2027 and underscores a commitment to consolidating the party's hold on the region.

Both lawmakers emphasized their dedication to peace and development in Southern Kaduna, a region that has faced its share of challenges. Their joint submission is being interpreted by party stakeholders as a powerful display of unity and cohesion within the APC, a crucial element as the party gears up for the electoral contests ahead. This coordinated effort aims to bolster grassroots mobilization and ensure continued responsive governance.

I, alongside the Distinguished Senator Sunday Marshall Katung, have taken a defining step in the democratic process with the purchase and submission of our Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms, signalling our intention to seek re-election in 2027.

— Daniel AmosSpeaking after submitting his nomination forms, highlighting the joint effort and intention for re-election.

Senator Katung reaffirmed his loyalty to the APC and expressed strong support for President Bola Tinubu and Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani. He articulated that the party remains the most viable platform for stability and progress in the state. The submission of these forms is seen not just as a procedural formality but as the commencement of the real work to steer Southern Kaduna towards sustained development and expanded interventions for its constituents.

With these forms submitted, the real work to return Southern Kaduna to the path of progress begins.

— Sunday KatungReaffirming his commitment to the development of Southern Kaduna after submitting his nomination forms.
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