The All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in Kankara/Faskari/Sabuwa Federal Constituency of Katsina State have affirmed Hamza Sule-Faskari as the party’s consensus candidate for the House of Representatives seat.

The incumbent member representing the constituency, Dalhatu Tafoki, recently defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after losing hope in the APC consensus arrangement.

Speaking at the affirmation rally held in Kankara on Saturday, the Chairman of the constituency consensus committee, Tasiu Sabuwa, said the affirmation followed consultations with stakeholders from the 31 wards across the three local government areas.

Sabuwa said the committee considered factors such as popularity, acceptability among the electorate, commitment to the party and track record in politics and public service.

According to him, Sule met all the criteria required to fly the party’s flag in the constituency.

“We are confident that if elected, he will provide quality representation and further strengthen the APC in the constituency,” he said.

Also speaking, the Katsina State Deputy Governor, Faruk Lawal Jobe, commended the consensus committee and party leaders for conducting what he described as a thorough exercise.

Jobe urged aspirants who lost out in the process to accept the outcome in good faith and work for the victory of the APC in the 2027 elections.

In his acceptance speech, Sule-Faskari thanked party stakeholders for the confidence reposed in him.

He appealed for unity among party members and urged eligible voters to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the general elections.

The APC candidate pledged to prioritise security if elected by supporting the deployment of more security personnel and equipment to tackle banditry and kidnapping in the constituency.

NAN reports that Hamza Sule is the immediate past Commissioner for Environment in Katsina State and had also served as Commissioner for Water Resources.

He also served as Special Assistant to the senator representing Funtua Zone and is known for his philanthropic activities across the constituency.