The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kebbi State has affirmed former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, as its governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections.
PrimeTimes Nigeria reports that the development was announced in a statement issued by Mohammed Bello Doka, Special Assistant on Media to Malami.
According to the statement, party leaders, stakeholders and supporters expressed confidence in the ADC’s preparations for the next election cycle.
The ADC also affirmed retired military officer, Aminu Bande, as its senatorial candidate for Kebbi Central.
A retired Deputy Comptroller-General, Ibrahim Muhammad Mera, emerged as the party’s candidate for Kebbi North Senatorial District.
The statement added that Garba Danjuma Limi was affirmed as the ADC senatorial candidate for Kebbi South.
The party said it remained committed to providing purposeful leadership, justice, security, good governance and sustainable development in Kebbi State and Nigeria.
It also called for unity and determination among members and supporters ahead of the 2027 elections.
The statement expressed optimism that the ADC would build “a more prosperous future for generations to come.”
Malami is currently facing trial, but the former minister has denied wrongdoing, describing the case as a political witch-hunt.
In a related development, ADC has declared a former Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Gabriel Pidomson, as its governorship candidate in Rivers State.
Pidomson emerged winner of the party’s governorship primary election after polling 112,068 votes to defeat four other aspirants in the exercise conducted across the 23 local government areas of the state.
The former SSG, who served under the administration of Sir Celestine Omehia, is an Ogoni indigene from Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State.