ADC Members Urge Malami to Select Running Mate from Kebbi South in 2027 Election

A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kebbi State has urged the party’s governorship candidate, Abubakar Malami, to choose a running mate from Kebbi South Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 election.

The group, known as the Kebbi ADC Unity Forum, specifically recommended Paul Gambo Tase for the deputy governorship role, saying the selection would foster equity, inclusiveness and regional balance within the party.

Garba Abdulkareem, the forum’s coordinator, made the appeal in a statement issued on Thursday in Birnin Kebbi.

Abdulkareem noted that Tase, a former Labour Party governorship candidate and a native of Kebbi South, has the experience and competence needed for the position.

He added that the forum believes the deputy governorship slot should be zoned to Kebbi South, since Malami comes from Kebbi Central Senatorial District.

According to Abdulkareem, the recommendation is based on fairness, merit and political inclusion as consultations continue ahead of the 2027 election.

The forum describes itself as a coalition of party members, professionals, community leaders, youths and women who aim to strengthen the ADC’s prospects in the state.

The group says Tase has expressed willingness to serve if nominated by the party and its governorship candidate.

Tase was the Labour Party governorship candidate in Kebbi State during the 2023 general election and is a retired economist who previously worked with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).

Malami, a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, recently emerged as the ADC governorship candidate for the 2027 election in Kebbi State.