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<p>A coalition of civil society groups and student bodies in Kano State has called on former governor Ibrahim Shekarau to withdraw from the race for the Kano Central senatorial ticket, urging party leaders to instead support Abdulsalam Abdulkarim Zaura as a matter of fairness and party loyalty.</p><div class="twHyzoRs" style="clear:both;float:left;width:100%;margin:0 0 20px 0;"><script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>

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<p>The appeal was made at a press briefing held at the Kano Press Centre by the Coalition for Better Kano, alongside allied groups including Concern Kano Citizens, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Kano Axis, the National Association of Kano State Students, and other northern student stakeholders.</p>
<p>Speaking on behalf of the coalition, its leader, Inyass Muhammad Auwal, said the groups were closely monitoring political developments surrounding the Kano Central senatorial seat amid speculation that Shekara who recently returned to the party may be considered for the ticket.</p>
<p>“We hold Malam Ibrahim Shekarau in the highest regard as an elder statesman and father figure in Kano politics,” Auwal said. “However, the principles of justice, fairness, and reward for loyalty must guide the party’s decisions.”</p><div class="482j06W4" style="clear:both;float:left;width:100%;margin:0 0 20px 0;"><script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>

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<p>The coalition argued that the party should prioritize long-standing loyalists who remained committed during challenging periods, rather than favoring returning members. It cited the recent handling of the gubernatorial ticket awarded to Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna as an example of a decision that preserved internal stability and respected party structure.</p>
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<p>According to the groups, two key figures exemplify the sacrifices made for the party’s success: Murtala Sule Garo and AA Zaura. Garo, who served as deputy governorship candidate in the last election, is set to assume office as Deputy Governor, a move the coalition described as “well-deserved and equitable.”</p>
<p>They maintained that with Garo transitioning into the executive arm, AA Zaura who contested for the Kano Central senatorial seat in the previous election should be granted what they described as an “automatic ticket” to recontest the position.</p>
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<p>The coalition warned that overlooking Zaura in favor of Shekarau could send a negative message about the party’s commitment to rewarding loyalty.</p>
<p>“To sideline a dedicated party loyalist who invested time, resources, and energy for the party’s growth would amount to political ingratitude,” Auwal stated. “Such a move risks alienating grassroots supporters and undermining trust within the party.”</p>
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<p>Addressing Shekarau directly, the coalition urged the former governor to adopt a conciliatory stance and decline any offer of the senatorial ticket in the interest of unity.</p>
<p>“We appeal to him to play a fatherly role by ensuring that justice prevails,” Auwal said. “He should not allow his name to be associated with a decision that could create division or perceptions of unfairness.”</p>
<p>The coalition noted that neither the state government nor party leadership had issued an official statement confirming the rumored ticket allocation. Nevertheless, it said the early intervention was necessary to ensure that any final decision aligns with principles of equity and inclusiveness.</p>
<p>“The youth and students of Kano are watching closely,” Auwal concluded. “Our continued support for the political process depends on the fairness and integrity of those making decisions.”</p>
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