Jigawa APC Endorses Gov Namadi for 2027 Governorship

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Jigawa State has reaffirmed Governor Namadi as its consensus candidate for the 2027 gubernatorial election. This confirmation solidifies Namadi's position within the party and prepares the APC for a unified campaign in Jigawa. The decision aligns with similar endorsements of APC governors in Kano and Sokoto, reflecting coordinated election strategies in northern Nigeria.

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•Governor Namadi was reaffirmed as the APC consensus candidate on May 21, 2026.
•The APC also confirmed Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje as Kano's governorship candidate on the same day.
•Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal was endorsed by Sokoto APC for a second term in the 2027 election.
•The APC's endorsements in Jigawa, Kano, and Sokoto occurred within a few days in May 2026.
•The People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State announced Kawu as its consensus gubernatorial candidate on May 23, 2026.

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▸If Governor Namadi runs a strong campaign backed by the APC he could secure a second term, maintaining APC control in Jigawa and influencing regional politics.

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AFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)2027: Olubadan chief emerges ADC governorship candidate in Oyo AFRICAThisDay (Nigeria)2027: Kwara PDP Announces Kawu as Consensus Guber Candidate AFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)Sokoto 2027: APC affirms Governor Aliyu as candidate AFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)2027: APC awards Kano, Jigawa governors reelection tickets

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