Muhammad Dalhatu defeats Mohammed Abacha in Kano PDP primary
Muhammad Dalhatu has won the Peoples Democratic Party governorship primary in Kano State, defeating Mohammed Abacha. The primary was described as peaceful and transparent by party officials. Abacha is the eldest son of the late former Head of State, General Sani Abacha. The party urged members to unite for the upcoming general elections.
Key takeaways
- Muhammad Dalhatu secured 2,233 votes, while Mohammed Abacha polled 749 votes in the PDP primary.
- The results were announced by Umar Hadejia, Chairman of the PDP Kano State Governorship Primary Election Committee.
- The election was conducted peacefully and in accordance with the party’s constitution and guidelines.
- Abacha previously contested for the party’s ticket in 2023 but lost to Sadiq Aminu Wali after a legal dispute.
- He was also the governorship candidate of the Advanced Peoples Democratic Alliance in the 2019 Kano State election.
