The Jigawa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has said it will field candidates for all elective positions in the 2027 general elections, dismissing speculations of possible defections within its ranks.
The assurance comes amid growing political activity and rumours that the party’s 2023 governorship candidate, Mustafa Lamido, may defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress ahead of the next election cycle.
State Chairman of the party, Prof. Babandi Gumel, gave the assurance on Sunday while addressing a joint meeting of the State Working Committee and Local Government Chairmen at the PDP Secretariat in Dutse.
“The party will field candidates in all the elective positions during the forthcoming 2027 general elections,” Gumel said.
He dismissed claims that the party could collapse into another political platform, attributing the rumours to political opponents.
Gumel described the speculation as “the handiwork of political starters who have nothing to show in the area of provision of democratic dividends to the people in Jigawa State.”
He maintained that the PDP remains united and focused on reclaiming power in the state.
According to him, the party’s record in governance under former Governor Sule Lamido remains unmatched in Jigawa.
“PDP under the guidance, leadership and tutelage of Dr Sule Lamido is second to none to all parties in Jigawa when the issue of development of the state is being discussed,” he said.
The chairman also urged local government party leaders to intensify the ongoing electronic registration of members across the state.
He charged them to “work assiduously round the clock to ensure all members are registered” to enable participation in the party’s primaries.
Gumel further announced the constitution of a 13-member committee to oversee the sale of nomination forms and screening of aspirants.
He directed interested aspirants to contact the committee at the party’s secretariat in Dutse.
The PDP, he added, is repositioning itself to compete strongly and win elections at all levels in 2027, despite ongoing political speculations.
