Hamisu Chidari Wins APC Reps Primary for Dambatta/Makoda Federal Constituency
By UBA Danbatta
The All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Dambatta/Makoda Federal Constituency was conducted peacefully and successfully across the twenty-one political wards in Dambatta and Makoda Local Government Areas, resulting in the emergence of Rt. Hon. Engineer Hamisu Ibrahim Chidari as the party’s candidate for the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027 general elections. Chidari defeated his opponent, Hafizu Sani, with a wide margin during the exercise held on Saturday.
The Returning Officer appointed by the State Party Headquarters, Shehu Mustapha Barwa, officially declared the result after the collation process conducted in line with the guidelines and principles of the All Progressives Congress. According to the Returning Officer, Engineer Hamisu Ibrahim Chidari secured the highest number of votes cast and was therefore declared winner of the primary election in the presence of party leaders, council chairmen, security operatives, stakeholders, and party representatives from both local government areas.
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The final results showed that Rt. Hon. Engineer Hamisu Ibrahim Chidari polled a cumulative total of 12,434 votes across Dambatta and Makoda Local Government Areas, while Hafizu Sani secured 289 votes. The outcome of the exercise reflected the party’s commitment to internal democracy and adherence to laid-down electoral procedures, particularly through the conduct of direct primaries in constituencies and wards where consensus arrangements were not reached.
Speaking after the exercise, one of the frontline political actors, Musa Sani (DDN), described the election as transparent, peaceful, and credible. He commended the party leadership, electoral officials, and party members for demonstrating political maturity and dedication throughout the process. Musa Sani also expressed confidence in Chidari’s leadership qualities and described him as a strong advocate of constituency development and inclusive representation.
In his remarks, the winner of the primary election and serving member representing Dambatta/Makoda Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Engineer Hamisu Ibrahim Chidari, expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah for the successful outcome of the exercise. He commended the leadership style of the Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, and appreciated the support of the Deputy Governor, Murtala Sule Garo, party executives, council chairmen, stakeholders, and security agencies for ensuring a peaceful and transparent process. Chidari further pledged to provide inclusive representation and redouble efforts toward the development and progress of the constituency in all sectors.
