Engr. Ciroma Almajiri Joseph, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has withdrawn from the race for the Kaduna South Senatorial District seat in the 2027 general elections, endorsing the incumbent senator, Sunday Marshall Katung. In a statement released on April 20, 2026, Joseph, widely known as Hasken Southern Kaduna, said his decision followed extensive consultations with family, political associates, community leaders, and supporters across the district. He described the move as an act of patriotism and political maturity, aimed at preserving unity within the APC in Southern Kaduna. Joseph highlighted his over 30-year relationship with Katung as a key factor in his decision. "I have decided to step down from my aspiration under the platform of the APC and throw my full support behind the incumbent Distinguished Senator, Sunday Marshall Katung, in his quest for a second term," he stated. He also linked his endorsement to the need for continuity in development projects under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani. Among the initiatives cited were the proposed Federal University of Applied Sciences in Kachia and the Federal Medical Centre in Kafanchan. Joseph thanked his supporters across Southern Kaduna for their loyalty, assuring them of his continued commitment to the region's progress within the party framework. His withdrawal leaves Katung as a stronger contender for the APC ticket in the senatorial district.
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