Yakubu Lado wins PDP governorship primary in Katsina
The Peoples Democratic Party has announced Senator Yakubu Danmarke as the winner of its governorship primary in Katsina State. The result was declared by Nuradeen Sani, Chairman of the PDP Governorship Primary Election Committee, after a peaceful and transparent process. The announcement took place on Sunday, 24th May, 2026, with party supporters celebrating the outcome. Senator Lado will represent the PDP in the upcoming state governorship election.
What we know
- Senator Yakubu Lado secured victory in the PDP governorship primary for Katsina State.
- Nuradeen Sani declared the result on Sunday, 24th May, 2026 after the voting process.
- A total of 78,085 delegates were accredited, with 77,013 votes cast for Senator Lado.
- The primary was described as peaceful and transparent by the committee chairman.
- Supporters and loyalists celebrated the announcement at the venue.
