The Jigawa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) affirms Governor Umar Namadi as the party’s consensus candidate for the 2027 governorship election. According to reports from APC stakeholders, party leaders, elders, and elected officials attend a gathering to formalize the endorsement and project unity within the party ahead of the election.
The affirmation is described as taking place on Saturday at Dutse Township Stadium. The event draws APC supporters and stakeholders from across the state, including representation from the 27 local government areas. Those in attendance include party leaders and elders, along with other stakeholders and elected officials associated with the APC.
Both outlets frame the decision as part of an internal consensus process within APC Jigawa, with the endorsement presented as a way to consolidate support and maintain party cohesion as the 2027 campaign period approaches.
