The All Progressives Congress in Jigawa State has affirmed Umar Namadi as its consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections.
The exercise was conducted on Thursday at Dutse Township Stadium under the supervision of officials from the party’s national headquarters.
Mr Isa Sadik-Achida, the Chairman of the Electoral Committee for the Governorship Consensus Exercise in the state, said Namadi was unanimously affirmed as the party’s candidate.
Sadik-Achida said that, in line with the provisions of the Electoral Act and the APC guidelines, a sole aspirant must be affirmed through a voice vote by delegates.
The chairman therefore declared Namadi as the APC consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 election in the state.
In his acceptance speech, Namadi thanked Almighty Allah for sparing his life to witness the event.
The governor also appreciated party leaders, stakeholders, members and supporters for the confidence they reposed in him by giving him the opportunity to seek re-election unopposed.
“I want to use this opportunity to thank the people of Jigawa, particularly APC stakeholders, for the confidence reposed in me.
“I will use this opportunity you’ve given me to continue the good work we are doing, and our project of greater importance is also on course,” the governor assured.
