Uba Sani, the incumbent APC governor of Kaduna, holds the leading position in the February 6, 2027, gubernatorial race following his unopposed affirmation as the party’s candidate on October 18, 2026, with over 459,000 delegate votes reflecting strong internal cohesion. Recent steps, including selection of a Christian running mate from Southern Kaduna to restore a Muslim-Christian ticket and reported defections from other parties into the APC, have reinforced trader consensus around his prospects amid ongoing mobilization for both state and federal contests. Opposition figures such as Mohammed Ashiru Isa of the ADC and Shehu Bawa of the PDP trail, consistent with APC dominance in recent state voting patterns and the absence of major reported disruptions to the incumbent’s campaign timeline.