By Muhammad Inuwa ,Dutse
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Jigawa State has unveiled its campaign structure for the 2027 general elections, appointing Governor Umar Namadi as chairman and former governors Ali Sa’adu Birnin Kudu and Ibrahim Saminu Turaki as deputy chairmen.
The structure is designed to coordinate campaign activities, strengthen party structures and mobilise grassroots support across the state’s 27 local government areas ahead of the elections.
The appointments were announced in a statement dated October 22, 2026, and signed by the state APC chairman, Hon. Ahmed Garba.
According to the statement, the party’s State Working Committee approved the composition of the campaign council following consultations with party leaders and stakeholders across the state.
The council has six vice chairmen representing the three senatorial districts, with two representatives from each zone to ensure broad participation and effective coordination of campaign activities.
For Jigawa North-East, Senator Muhammad Ibrahim and Senator Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia were appointed Vice Chairmen I and II, respectively.
In Jigawa South-West, the Speaker of the Jigawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Haruna Aliyu Dangyatin, and Hon. Farouk Adamu Aliyu were named Vice Chairmen I and II.
Similarly, Alhaji Jisa Gerawa and Hajiya Rabi Ishaq were appointed Vice Chairmen I and II for Jigawa North-West Senatorial District.
The party also named Alhaji Lawan Yau Roni as director-general of the campaign council, responsible for coordinating its day-to-day activities and implementing campaign programmes.
The council is expected to provide strategic direction, coordinate campaign operations and strengthen engagement with party leaders, members and supporters ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Garba urged members of the council, party leaders and supporters to demonstrate unity, discipline, loyalty and commitment to the party’s electoral objectives.
He reaffirmed the APC’s commitment to progressive governance, democratic development and advancing the interests of the people of Jigawa State, while calling on members to work together towards the party’s success in the forthcoming elections.
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