Former Kano State Governor Ibrahim Shekarau has officially declared his intention to return to the National Assembly, submitting his expression of interest and nomination forms for the Kano Central Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general elections.
​Speaking to journalists after the submission, the former Minister of Education and erstwhile Senator anchored his campaign on three pillars: national unity, pension reform, and workers’ welfare.
​Legislative Priorities: Pensions and Welfare
​Reflecting on his previous tenure in the Senate, Shekarau highlighted his track record as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Establishment and Pension. He noted that his leadership was instrumental in:
- ​Securing billions in outstanding payments for the National Pension Commission (PenCom).
- ​Ensuring the federal government met constitutional requirements regarding the regular upgrading of pensions and salaries.
- ​Advocating for the direct concerns of Nigerian pensioners.
​”The records are there,” Shekarau stated. “I will continue to champion these causes to ensure that the dignity of the Nigerian worker is maintained.”
​A Vision for National Cohesion
​Shekarau emphasized a “Nigeria first” philosophy, arguing that the stability of the nation is the prerequisite for the development of any individual constituency. He pointed to his gubernatorial record in Kano as a blueprint for his national outlook.
​”While I was governor, I had in my cabinet a Christian South-Easterner, a Yoruba man, a Calabar man, and others,” he recalled. “I will continue to promote unity and encourage government at all levels to do the same.”
​Outlook on the Contest
​When questioned about his prospects for clinching the party’s ticket, the former governor remained philosophical, attributing leadership outcomes to divine will while acknowledging the necessity of a rigorous campaign.
​”I have been praying to succeed and working to succeed. With these two, by the grace of God, I will emerge the winner,” he said, adding that he is prepared for both the possibility of winning and losing as part of the democratic process.
