2027: Sitting Rep loses ticket as Katsina APC picks consensus candidate
Politics 2027: Sitting Rep loses ticket as Katsina APC picks consensus candidate Published on May 1, 2026 By Mikal Attah googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); A member of the House of Representatives, Sani Aliyu Danlami, has lost the All Progressives Congress, APC, ticket for the 2027 election in Katsina Central Federal Constituency. Danlami, currently serving his second term, was edged out following consultations among party stakeholders, who settled for Abba Mangal as the consensus candidate. Abba Mangal, a legal practitioner, is the son of businessman Dahiru Mangal. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); Danlami accepted the outcome of the process and urged his supporters to remain calm and law-abiding. In a statement, he called on party members to prioritise peace and unity. Sources said the consensus process lasted several days and involved consultations among aspirants and party stakeholders. The development is seen as a shift in the constituency’s political landscape, given Danlami’s incumbency. Several aspirants were said to have indicated interest in the ticket before the consensus arrangement. The development marks the first time a member of Dahiru Mangal’s immediate family has emerged as a candidate for elective office in the state. Don't Miss 2027: Ex-IGP Mohammed Adamu submits APC guber nomination form You may like 2027: Ex-IGP Mohammed Adamu submits APC guber nomination form 2027: Oyo APC leaders back Alli as consensus guber candidate 2027: Arise picks nomination, expression of interest forms for Ekiti North, promises consolidation 2027: Retired Gen. Gajare declares for Kebbi South Senatorial seat, vows to tackle insecurity Lone protester storms APC secretariat, demands compensation after spending N30m on campaign 2027 poll: Senate Leader warns APC members against alliance with opposition