Laah and Uba Sani: The Unstoppable Alliance Burying Southern Kaduna Opposition
By Abraham Adeyemi, Political Desk – Privilege Magazine
The political terrain of Kaduna has always been dramatic, unpredictable, and often ruthless. Yet, even in this stormy atmosphere, some figures rise above the noise, embodying both resilience and relevance. Today, as the countdown to 2027 quietly begins, two names dominate Kaduna’s political imagination: Senator Danjuma Tella Laah, the unbending lion of Southern Kaduna, and Governor Uba Sani, the quiet strategist whose achievements have silenced doubters.
Together, they are not only redefining the power game in Kaduna but also burying what remains of a scattered and disorganized opposition.
The Opposition in Disarray
It is no secret that the once-mighty Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Southern Kaduna is now a pale shadow of itself. A party that once commanded loyalty like a religion has descended into chaos—its youths and elders defecting, its structures weakened, and its moral authority lost.
Some are drifting towards Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, a man whose credibility deficit has become his permanent political baggage. Others are merely scattered, directionless, and nostalgic about a past that is long buried.
While they bicker and scatter, Laah and Uba Sani have built a coalition that is growing stronger by the day.
Uba Sani: The Quiet Strategist, The Master Lobbyist
Unlike politicians who thrive on noise and self-praise, Governor Uba Sani is a man of few words but many deeds. Since assuming office, he has embarked on developmental strides that cut across divides, quietly silencing his critics.
More importantly, Uba Sani has demonstrated political wisdom rare in the North-West. His alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ensured Kaduna receives larger incentives and federal attention. His Senate experience as a top-class lobbyist is now paying off, attracting resources, goodwill, and alliances that Kaduna never enjoyed before.
Today, even previously unimaginable political elements have aligned with him. His coalition has grown beyond APC loyalists into a movement of movers, shakers, and grassroots anchors.
The message is clear: 2027 is not up for grabs.
Laah: The Only Political Heavy of Southern Kaduna
At the heart of this emerging order stands Senator Danjuma Tella Laah, a man whose name alone invokes loyalty across Southern Kaduna. To describe him as a “political heavy” is not exaggeration—it is fact.
Unlike many who depend on godfathers or fleeting alliances, Laah’s relevance is rooted in the people:
Twice an Incumbent Slayer
– In 2015, he shocked the establishment by defeating the APC machinery.
– In 2019, he defended his mandate against overwhelming federal might.
Philanthropy Before Politics
– Scholarships, rural electrification, boreholes—Laah was already serving long before the Senate. The grassroots know him not as a politician but as a son who gives back.
No Godfather, No Double Game
– Laah has never played double-face politics. In crisis, he stood by his people. While others traded loyalty for appointments, he remained consistent.
The Reference Point
– Even his opponents cannot talk about grassroots politics in Southern Kaduna without indirectly measuring themselves against Laah.
The grassroots, after all, is not property. It cannot be “owned.” It is not farmland, real estate, or a political inheritance. It is trust—and that trust belongs to Laah.
The Broad Coalition Backing Uba Sani and Laah
What makes this alliance almost unbeatable is the breadth of support it enjoys. For the first time in Kaduna’s history, a sitting Governor has managed to unite nearly all living political giants—across ethnic, generational, and ideological divides.
Former Governors and Statesmen: Ramalan Mukhtar Yero, Abubakar Mustapha, Zamani Lekwot, Speaker House of Representative ,Tajudeen Abbas, Ahmad Datti, and Charity Shekari, State Assembly Speaker Yusuf Liman Dahiru.
Political Strongmen: Shehu Sani, Hamisu Mairago, Sule Hunkuyi, Sani Shaban,Husseini Mamman Jalo,Amos Gwamna, Gen. Simon Katunku, and Ado Dogo.
Movers and Policy Drivers: Engr Joseph Almajiri Chiroma, Yakubu Barde (No Shaking), Godfrey Gaiya, Barrister Kanyip, Jerry Adams, Prof. Benjamin Gogwong, Engr Mike Auta and Barrister Kantiok.
Traditional Rulers: Led by the revered Emir of Zazzau, traditional institutions are in active collaboration.
The Youth and Influencers: Musa Khali, Victor Bobai, Steven Kefas, Abdallah Yunusa, Danbatta, Chima Samad, Francis Damina.
This is not a fragile arrangement; it is a massive political machine designed for 2027 victory.
The Opposition’s Funeral
The truth is harsh but undeniable: the opposition in Southern Kaduna is living in denial. They still sing songs of past glory, forgetting that the political ground has shifted beneath their feet. Their “history” is no longer a source of pride—it is a tombstone.
While they are trapped in yesterday, Laah and Uba Sani are building tomorrow.
Verdict: 2027 is Already Tilting
The combination of Governor Uba Sani’s strategic governance and Senator Danjuma Laah’s grassroots weight has created an alliance that will be almost impossible to dismantle.
In Southern Kaduna, Laah remains the only true political heavy, a man who commands real people, not empty headlines. And in Kaduna State at large, Uba Sani has proven himself not just as a Governor but as a political game-changer whose loyalty to Tinubu, ability to lobby, and knack for coalition-building has positioned him as the most formidable North-West politician today.
As 2027 approaches, one question remains: who can stand against this alliance?
For now, the answer is obvious—no one.
✍️ Abraham Adeyemi, Political Desk – Privilege Magazine
