2027: Sokoto ADC picks governorship, senatorial candidates

By Habibu Harisu

Members of African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Friday picked their gubernatorial and senatorial candidates for the 2027 general election in Sokoto State.

Alhaji Manniru Dan’iya, a former deputy governor of the state clinched the party’s governorship ticket for the election as he was returned unopposed.

The Chairman of the Primary Election Committee, Prof. Aminu Abubakar-Illela, declared Dan’iya the sole candidate after he secured 52,831 affirmative votes.

Abubakar-Illela explained that registered party members from various polling units cast the votes, which were duly affirmed by a majority of members at the party secretariat.

The exercise was supervised by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security personnel, and other stakeholders.

“In accordance with the constitution, I hereby certify that Dan’iya satisfied all ADC requirements and is affirmed as the candidate,” he said.

In his acceptance speech, Dan’iya thanked ADC members for finding him worthy of the contest and pledged to work for the party’s victory at all levels.

He also vowed to live up to expectations if elected in the general election.

Amb. Faruku Malami-Yabo was also affirmed as the candidate for Sokoto South Senatorial District, while Alhaji Hassan Rabbah and Alhaji Mani Maishinko-Katami emerged as candidates for the Eastern and Northern Senatorial Districts, respectively.

(NAN)