[Governor Uba Sani](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uba_Sani) declared that Kaduna State will cast a massive vote for [President Bola Tinubu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bola_Ahmed_Tinubu) in the upcoming presidential election, overturning the 2023 result where the president finished second in the state. The announcement was delivered at Government House, Kaduna, during a pre‑election solidarity walk organised by the Support Groups Directorate of the [All Progressives Congress (APC)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Progressives_Congress) Presidential Campaign Council.
**What did the governor pledge?**
He urged supporters to stay united, peaceful and engaged as the state prepares for the rally scheduled for Saturday. "Kaduna State will support President Tinubu and vote massively for him in recognition of his achievements," he said, adding that the mobilisation aimed to reinforce political participation and citizen engagement.
**How did the 2023 results compare?**
In the February 2023 presidential poll, the PDP candidate Atiku Abubakar won Kaduna with 554,360 votes, carrying 14 of the state's 23 local government areas (LGAs). Tinubu secured 399,293 votes, winning only Birnin‑Gwari and Sanga LGAs. Labour Party’s Peter Obi obtained 294,494 votes across seven LGAs, while NNPP’s Rabiu Kwankwaso garnered 92,969 votes.
**Who led the support‑group delegation?**
The walk was headed by Dr Silas Agara, a former Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State, who praised Governor Sani for receiving the delegation. Agara noted that the exercise demonstrated the unity and readiness of support groups ahead of the campaign, stating, "Today's solidarity walk shows our commitment to organising and coordinating support groups before the campaign."
**What did the procession involve?**
Participants started near the Savannah Bank area, marched to Government House, and then returned to the APC Ciki da Waje State Secretariat. The crowd brandished flags bearing pro‑Tinubu slogans, accompanied by drumming and dancing, creating a vibrant display of enthusiasm.
**Which other officials were present?**
Among the notable attendees were former Deputy Governors Alhaji Ahmed Mohammed Ketso (Niger State) and Philip Shaibu (Edo State), Minister of State for Works Bello Muhammad Goronyo, North‑West Coordinator of the Support Group Directorate Bafa Dan Agundi, and Senator Suleiman Hunkuyi.
**What are the next steps?**
Agara indicated that similar solidarity walks will be organised in every state before each presidential rally. He emphasized that the role of support groups extends beyond flag‑carrying; they must engage citizens, explain government policies and ensure Nigerians understand the stakes of the election.
The event underscores a strategic shift by Kaduna’s leadership to rally behind the incumbent president as the nation approaches the next presidential vote.