The All Progressives Congress has confirmed the emergence of its three senatorial candidates in Jigawa State through a consensus arrangement ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The party’s representative from the national headquarters in Abuja, Usman Dange, disclosed this while addressing party members after the conduct of the primary elections.
He said the candidates were affirmed following their emergence through a consensus arrangement adopted by the party.
According to him, the candidates include Babangida Hussaini for Jigawa North West, Ahmad Malammadori for Jigawa North East, and Sani Garba for Jigawa South West.
The candidates secured the APC senatorial tickets unopposed during the party’s primary elections conducted across the state on Monday.
Commenting on the exercise, the state chairman of the party expressed satisfaction with the turnout of party supporters, particularly in Jigawa South West Senatorial District, currently represented by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
He attributed the success of the exercise to the leadership style of Umar Namadi and the commitment of party stakeholders toward strengthening unity within the APC.
“APC now has focused leadership that believes unity within the party is key to achieving progress,” he said.
He assured that the APC will reclaimed the south West zone from the PDP in the next general election.
Speaking after their affirmation, the candidates expressed satisfaction with the peaceful conduct of the primaries and pledged to provide quality representation to their respective senatorial districts if elected.
They also commended Governor Umar Namadi, the party leadership and other stakeholders for ensuring a transparent and rancour-free process.
