Nigeria Democratic Congress NDC
Stakeholders of the Obedient Movement and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Southern Kaduna have called on the party leadership to consider zoning its governorship ticket for the 2027 Kaduna State election to the Southern Senatorial District.
The stakeholders said zoning the ticket to Southern Kaduna would promote political equity, inclusion and reward the loyalty demonstrated by the region in advancing the ideals of the movement.
The position was contained in a statement issued in Kaduna on Thursday and signed by the Coordinator of the Obidient Movement and NDC Stakeholders in Southern Kaduna, Pastor Isaac Ango Makama.
According to the statement, Southern Kaduna emerged as one of the strongest support bases for the Obidient Movement during the 2023 general elections, with voters in the area overwhelmingly backing a platform built on accountability, competence, national unity and political change.
“The voting pattern from Southern Kaduna was not accidental. It reflected the aspirations of a people who have consistently advocated fairness, equity, good governance and inclusive leadership”
The stakeholders argued that as the NDC positions itself as a viable alternative political platform in Kaduna State, it should not overlook the commitment demonstrated by Southern Kaduna voters during the last election cycle.
They maintained that zoning the governorship ticket to Kaduna South Senatorial District would not merely be a political concession but an acknowledgement of the sacrifices and democratic commitment of a people who have remained steadfast in the pursuit of a better Kaduna State.
The stakeholders further stated that Southern Kaduna has numerous qualified men and women with the experience, competence and vision required to govern the state effectively.
They also pointed to zoning arrangements reportedly adopted by other political parties, noting that while the ruling APC and the PDP have favoured candidates from Kaduna Central Senatorial District, the ADC has zoned its governorship ticket to Kaduna North Senatorial District.
According to them, the development presents a strategic opportunity for the NDC to broaden its electoral appeal by presenting a candidate from Southern Kaduna.
The stakeholders expressed confidence that such a move would strengthen the party’s electoral prospects by inspiring confidence among voters seeking a departure from the old political order.
They stressed that the demand was peaceful, democratic and aimed at strengthening party unity rather than creating divisions among the state’s political and ethnic constituencies.
The stakeholders called on the national and state leadership of the NDC, including youth groups, women leaders and other party stakeholders, to support the zoning of the governorship ticket to Southern Kaduna ahead of the 2027 election.
They added that the future of any political party depends on its willingness to reward loyalty, recognise sacrifice and embrace inclusion.