Katsina Guber Candidate Kaita Rallies Support from Hospital Bed Amidst Health Scare

Senator Ahmad Babba Kaita, ADC governorship candidate in Katsina, confirms successful orthopedic surgery and thanks supporters for their prayers, while vowing to return to political activities ahead of the 2027 election.
Pelumi Ilesanmi
Pelumi IlesanmiPolitics14 hours ago2 minute read
Key Points
Senator Ahmad Babba Kaita, the ADC governorship candidate in Katsina State, successfully underwent orthopedic surgery at a foreign hospital.
Kaita expressed gratitude to his supporters for their prayers and assured them of his swift recovery and return to political activities.
He stated his confidence that the ADC, as the only opposition party with full structure, will defeat the incumbent APC in the 2027 Katsina governorship election.
Katsina Guber Candidate Kaita Rallies Support from Hospital Bed Amidst Health Scare

Senator Ahmad Babba Kaita, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Katsina State, has extended his gratitude to his supporters and the residents of the state for their fervent prayers and messages of concern.

These expressions of goodwill followed a recent orthopedic surgical procedure he underwent at a foreign hospital. Senator Kaita confirmed the success of the operation, expressing strong optimism for a swift recovery that would enable him to resume his political activities in due course.

Reflecting on the overwhelming support, Senator Kaita stated, "I am particularly touched by your goodwill and other encouraging messages for my quick recovery."

He further assured everyone of his progress, saying, "I wish to assure you that the orthopedic procedure went very smoothly and, in the way I responded to treatment, In Shaa Allah, I will be up and running soon."

His positive outlook underscores his commitment to returning to his public duties.

Beyond his personal health, the ADC governorship candidate also conveyed his profound appreciation to the African Democratic Congress for entrusting him with the party's governorship flag in Katsina State.

He took the opportunity to commend his fellow ADC candidates contesting various elective positions, acknowledging their dedicated efforts towards enhancing the living standards of the state's residents.

Kaita also lauded the operators of his campaign office and the Katsina State chapter of the ADC for their instrumental role in maintaining and strengthening the party's structures across the state.

Looking ahead to the upcoming political landscape, Senator Kaita reiterated his unwavering confidence that the ADC is poised to challenge and defeat the incumbent All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 governorship election.

He emphasized the ADC's strong organizational foundation, asserting, "As we move closer to the official kickoff of the governorship and State House of Assembly campaigns, which marks the beginning of full campaigns in the country, I remain confident that the ADC, which is the only opposition party with full structure in place, will defeat the incumbent APC government in the 2027 election."

Meanwhile, in anticipation of the official commencement of campaigns, other ADC candidates within Katsina State are actively continuing their preparations.

The statement detailing Senator Kaita's recovery and political affirmations was officially signed by Abubakar Ahmed, who serves as the spokesman for the ABK Gubernatorial Campaign, and was dated September 2, 2026.

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