The Southern Kaduna Renaissance Front (SKRF) has advocated for a deliberate political repositioning ahead of the 2027 general elections, urging key players to strengthen their engagement with the federal government to secure enhanced development projects and political representation for Southern Kaduna.
This appeal was made during the SKRF’s 2025 Young Persons Political Conference held in Kaduna, chaired by Dr. Monday Barau Madaki.
The gathering united emerging leaders, community delegates, and stakeholders to explore the theme, “Navigating 2027: Cooperation or Confrontation with the Federal Government.”
Under the guidance of Dr. Philibus Nwamagyi Audu and Mr. Luka Binniyat, participants evaluated the advantages and disadvantages of aligning with the ruling federal administration, resulting in several strategic resolutions aimed at influencing the political trajectory of the region.
Contrary to the widespread notion that Southern Kaduna is a minority, the conference emphasized that the area is a distinct socio-cultural region encompassing 12 local government areas-Kaduna South, Chikun, Kajuru, Kagarko, Kachia, Jaba, Zangon Kataf, Jema’a, Sanga, Kaura, Kauru, and Lere-with a population representing approximately 51.2% of Kaduna State’s total, according to the 2006 census.
The forum called for the immediate implementation of a two-zone political framework in Kaduna State-dividing the state into North and South zones-to ensure fair allocation of political offices and a rotational governorship system. It criticized the current three-zone model as a mechanism designed to marginalize Southern Kaduna politically.
Recognizing Southern Kaduna’s pivotal contribution to the All Progressives Congress (APC) victories in 2015 and 2019, the conference highlighted that the region accounted for over 40% of votes in 2015 and 30% in 2019, significantly influencing the party’s success in both gubernatorial and presidential elections within the state.
While acknowledging federal and state government efforts, including key appointments and infrastructure developments like the Federal University of Applied Sciences in Kachia and the Federal Medical Centre in Kafanchan, the SKRF expressed dissatisfaction with the limited scope and number of state appointments under Governor Uba Sani’s tenure, urging for greater inclusivity and representation as 2027 approaches.
The conference was divided on whether to align politically with or oppose the federal government; however, the majority endorsed a strategic partnership to build on existing achievements and promote the region’s development goals.
It was further recommended that all Southern Kaduna elected officials, including Senators and House of Representatives members, should collaborate with the federal government to maximize benefits for their constituencies.
The SKRF also encouraged Southern Kaduna’s youth and political aspirants to actively pursue governorship candidacies across all major political parties in 2027, aiming to secure a strong contender from the region for the state’s highest office.
The official communiqué was endorsed by Comrade Sabastine Bahori Luka (Convener) and Pastor Jerome Waziri (Secretary), alongside other delegates.
