The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has affirmed Mustapha Sule Lamido as its sole governorship candidate for Jigawa State in the 2027 general election.
Isah Ahmad, chairman of the primary election committee, announced Mustapha as the party’s candidate in the forthcoming 2027 general election following the party’s consensus.
He said the affirmation is in line with the party’s constitution and provisions of the law.
Ahmad said the affirmation was conducted in the presence of security agencies and officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
He commended party members and leaders in the state for ensuring unity in the state.
In his acceptance speech, Lamido commended the party’s stakeholders for the opportunity to run for a second term in the upcoming general election.
He promised to implement programmes aimed at economic growth, youth empowerment, education reform, and improved healthcare if elected in the 2027 general elections.
He said his administration would focus on rebuilding the state through policies centred on unity, social development, institutional reform, and responsible leadership.
According to him, the vision he presented during the 2023 governorship campaign remains relevant due to the persistent economic hardship and governance challenges facing the state.
“We are back in the race today because the problems and challenges bedeviling our dear state are still with us, like the unprecedented hardship, bad governance and insensitive leadership,” he stated.
The PDP candidate expressed concern over what he described as declining standards in education, challenges in the healthcare sector, and rising hardship among citizens.
