In a bold declaration that signals the intensification of political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State, Chief Edward Percy Masha, has vowed that his party is poised to reclaim the mantle of leadership from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Addressing party faithful and journalists on Wednesday, Masha expressed strong confidence in the PDP’s resurgence, citing widespread public disenchantment with the APC’s “lacklustre performance” as fertile ground for political change.
Barely six months into his tenure as party chairman, Masha has spearheaded what insiders describe as a revival movement within the state chapter. “Our first priority has been reconciliation,” he said, adding that the PDP’s Reconciliation Committee, under the leadership of Shuaibu Miqati, has made significant progress in mending internal fractures that once threatened to derail the party’s ambitions. Despite witnessing a few defections to the APC, Masha maintained that “the house is getting stronger,” emphasizing the party’s renewed cohesion, unity of purpose, and deepening grassroots appeal.
Chief Masha didn’t mince words in his critique of the current administration under Governor Uba Sani. He described the APC-led government’s much-publicized “Sustain Agenda” as a hollow slogan that has failed to translate into real progress for the people of Kaduna State. “Insecurity remains rampant across several local governments,” he said. “Public services are deteriorating, and hope is fast fading among our citizens.”
He specifically called out the alarming rise in banditry, kidnappings, and attacks in rural communities, noting that government responses have often been reactive, inconsistent, or entirely absent. Masha also questioned the Sani administration’s handling of critical sectors like healthcare, education, and rural infrastructure, stating that most campaign promises have become “mere footnotes in political speeches.”
“We owe it to the people of Kaduna to offer a better alternative — one that is responsive, inclusive, and anchored in genuine development,” Masha stressed. He urged PDP supporters not to relent, calling for intensified mobilization, voter education, and door-to-door engagement. According to him, 2027 is not merely about a party change, but “a rescue mission for a state that has suffered under inept governance.”
The PDP, once a dominant force in Kaduna politics, lost its grip on power following the emergence of the APC at both federal and state levels in 2015. However, the current socio-political climate, marked by economic hardship, security concerns, and rising frustration among the youth, appears to be rekindling interest in the opposition.
As political observers continue to watch Kaduna’s evolving dynamics, Chief Masha’s statement may mark the beginning of a long, fierce contest for the soul of the state. With a newly invigorated PDP machinery and a growing appetite for change among voters, the stage is being set for what may become one of the most pivotal elections in Kaduna’s democratic history.
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