Jigawa 2027: Can Namadi Keep APC in Power as Lamido and Nakudu Eye the Governorship?
Jigawa’s 2027 governorship race is beginning to take shape, with incumbent Umar Namadi of the APC, Mustapha Sule Lamido of the PDP and former senator Sabo Mohammed Nakudu of the ADC among the figures being discussed. The contest could test whether the APC can hold on to the state or the opposition can mount a serious challenge. Jigawa has changed hands between parties since 1999. Ibrahim Saminu Turaki governed from 1999 to 2007, followed by Sule Lamido from 2007 to 2015. The APC took power in 2015 under Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, who won re-election in 2019. Namadi succeeded him in 2023. In that election, Namadi won 618,449 votes, ahead of Lamido’s 368,726 and NNPP candidate Aminu Ibrahim Ringim’s 37,156. Namadi’s margin over Lamido was 249,723 votes. The APC’s political organisation, the Lamido family’s influence, opposition unity and the current administration’s performance could all shape the next contest. Voters’ concerns may include jobs, agriculture, education, security and infrastructure. The 2027 election will show whether Namadi can retain power, the PDP can return, or the ADC can alter the race.
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