ADC unveils Kaduna senatorial candidates for 2027 elections

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Nigeria's Kaduna State has finalized its senatorial candidates for the 2027 general elections. The party announced the winners following its primary elections, signaling a move to solidify its position ahead of the next electoral cycle.

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This is to certify that all aspirants listed in this release are duly elected winners of the various primary elections and are hereby declared candidates of the African Democratic Congress for the 2027 elections.

In the Kaduna North Senatorial District, Sen. Khalid Ibrahim Mustafa Soba secured victory in an uncontested race, polling 83,070 votes. Similarly, Sen. Lawal Adamu Usman emerged as the winner for Kaduna Central with 47,488 votes, also unopposed. The Kaduna South Senatorial District saw Mr Godfrey Ali Gaya win with 28,378 votes, defeating Mr Aminchi Abu, who garnered 5,299 votes.

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For Kaduna North Senatorial District, Returning Officer Ibrahim Sidi Bamalli declared Sen. Khalid Ibrahim Mustafa Soba the winner after he polled 83,070 votes in an uncontested race.

Mr Ladan Salihu, Chairman of the ADC Primary Elections Committee for Kaduna State, announced the results, emphasizing the party's commitment to internal democracy and transparent candidate selection. He expressed confidence that the newly declared candidates would significantly boost the ADC's prospects in the upcoming 2027 elections as political activities intensify across the state.

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In Kaduna Central, Returning Officer Abdullahi Chiromawa announced Sen. Lawal Adamu Usman as the winner with 47,488 votes, also unopposed.