ADC Unveils 3 Senatorial Candidates In Kaduna After Primaries

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna State has unveiled three senatorial district flagbearers for the 2027 general elections following the conclusion of its primary elections.

The chairman of the party’s Primary Elections Committee in Kaduna State, Mr. Ladan Salihu, announced the results during a press conference held in Kaduna on Sunday.

Salihu said the party had earlier conducted its presidential and governorship primaries, while the latest exercise covered senatorial, House of Representatives and selected State House of Assembly positions.

He said the completion of the process reflected the ADC’s commitment to internal democracy, transparency and due process in candidate selection ahead of the 2027 elections.

According to him, all candidates emerged in line with party guidelines and would represent the ADC in the forthcoming general elections.

“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,” Salihu said.

For Kaduna North Senatorial District, Returning Officer Ibrahim Sidi Bamalli declared Senator Khalid Ibrahim Mustafa Soba winner after polling 83,070 votes in an uncontested election.

In Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Senator Lawal Adamu Usman secured the party’s ticket with 47,488 votes, also unopposed, according to Returning Officer Abdullahi Chiromawa.

For Kaduna South Senatorial District, Mr. Godfrey Ali Gaya emerged winner after polling 28,378 votes to defeat his rival, Mr. Aminchi Abu, who scored 5,299 votes, as announced by Returning Officer Murtala Abubakar.

Salihu expressed optimism that the emergence of the candidates would strengthen the party’s chances ahead of the 2027 general elections as political activities intensify across Kaduna State.