Nigeria: Maituta urged to join Zamfara governorship race — Africa Links 24

A Zamfara politician, Sanusi Maituta, has been urged to declare his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in the state.

The renewed interest in Mr Maituta’s political future comes as the state witnesses increased defections and strategic repositioning among key actors ahead of the next election cycle.

Mr Maituta, who contested the governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in 2023, is said to be gaining traction among youth groups and grassroots…