PDP declares Yakubu Lado winner of Katsina governorship primary

Senator Yakubu Lado has emerged as the gubernatorial candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Katsina State, following the party's primary election held on Sunday, May 24, 2026. The announcement came from Nuradeen Sani, the Chairman of the PDP Governorship Primary Election Committee, in Katsina.

Sani declared Lado the winner after the exercise, which he described as peaceful and transparent, conducted in accordance with the Electoral Act. A total of 78,085 delegates were accredited, with 77,013 votes cast. Senator Lado secured the majority of these votes, with 72 delegates reportedly unable to cast their ballots.

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Being the Chairman of the governorship primary election of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), together with my committee members, and having followed the Electoral Act in conducting the primary election of the PDP for Katsina State, I hereby announce the result.

The declaration was met with jubilation from party supporters and loyalists who gathered at the venue. With this victory, Senator Lado is poised to carry the PDP's flag in the upcoming Katsina State governorship election scheduled for 2027.

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The total number of 78,085 was accredited, while a total of 77,013 votes were cast in favour of Senator Yakubu Lado, as 72 delegates came in behind and could not vote. Lado, having scored the majority of votes cast, is hereby declared the winner of the consensus primary election today, Sunday, 24th May, 2026