Emir Of Daura’s Son Daha Umar, Emerges APC Consensus Candidate For Zango/Baure Reps Seat

By: Abdulqadir Muhammad Alhaji

Emerging political developments within the All Progressives Congress in Katsina State indicate that Daha Umar Farouk, son of the Emir of Daura, has emerged as the party’s consensus candidate for the Zango/Baure Federal Constituency ahead of the forthcoming House of Representatives election.

Reports from Katsina political circles revealed that APC stakeholders and party officials involved in the consensus arrangement affirmed Daha Umar Farouk as the preferred candidate for the constituency, a development already generating reactions among party supporters and political observers in the state.

The development is believed to be part of the wider consensus arrangements currently being adopted by the APC in several constituencies across Katsina State as the ruling party intensifies preparations ahead of the 2027 general elections.

According to reports, the emergence of Daha Umar Farouk is expected to replace the incumbent member representing Baure/Zango Federal Constituency, Hon. Sani Lawal, who was said to have rejected the outcome of the consensus process.

Political observers say the latest development further highlights the growing influence of consensus arrangements within the Katsina APC, especially within the Daura Emirate political bloc where consultations among stakeholders have continued in recent weeks.

Although there has been no detailed official statement from the state chapter of the APC specifically announcing the victory, multiple reports from within the party confirmed that consultations and agreements among stakeholders paved the way for the emergence of the Emir’s son as the party’s preferred candidate.

The development comes amid ongoing debates and disagreements within some sections of the party over allegations of candidate imposition and the use of consensus arrangements instead of direct primary elections. Some stakeholders from the Daura axis had earlier publicly rejected alleged attempts to impose candidates and insisted on adherence to democratic procedures within the party.

Meanwhile, political analysts believe the emergence of Daha Umar Farouk may further reshape political alignments within the constituency as consultations and reconciliation efforts continue among party members ahead of future electoral activities in Katsina State.