Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has cautioned members of the All Progressives Congress against relying on social media campaigns, emphasizing that elections are won through grassroots mobilization rather than online platforms.
The governor made these remarks on Monday during an APC stakeholders’ meeting in Kaduna, following the party’s victory in Saturday’s bye-election. Sani noted that while opposition parties focused on “X battles and Facebook noise,” the APC’s success came from prioritizing inclusivity, governance, and direct voter engagement.
“There is no ballot box on Twitter. There is no ballot box on Instagram or Facebook. Elections are won at the grassroots, not online,” he stressed.
Sani dismissed propaganda as an ineffective tool for electoral success, insisting that only good governance and people-centered policies could sustain the party’s dominance. “Our opponents fought a propaganda battle, but we fought a political battle. They lost because the people know who truly works for them,” he declared.
The governor described the bye-election victory as historic, particularly in communities where the APC had never won since 1999. He attributed this shift to deliberate investments in rural empowerment and agricultural development.
“Before now, some communities never voted for our party. Today, they stood with us because they saw inclusivity. We defended everyone, regardless of faith, ethnicity, or party,” he said.
Highlighting Kaduna’s agricultural progress, Sani revealed that the state had reclaimed over 500,000 hectares of abandoned farmland and emerged as a leading producer of maize, tomatoes, and ginger—boosting rural livelihoods. He credited these achievements to strong budgetary support for farming initiatives, which he said had restored hope among grassroots voters.
The governor urged party leaders to remain committed to the APC manifesto, warning that success in the 2027 elections depended on maintaining strong community ties. “Party first, politics second. We must not neglect our wards and councils. If we remain with the people, no party can defeat us,” he stated.
APC State Chairman Air Commodore Emmanuel Jekada (rtd.) praised Sani’s inclusive leadership and commended stakeholders for securing the bye-election victory. He expressed confidence that with continued unity, the party would further consolidate its hold on power in 2027.