Saturday, November 7, 2026

ADC presents Yanoko as Kano 2027 governorship candidate

Mr Yankaba said the decision followed consultations among party leaders and stakeholders.

• June 2, 2026
African Democratic Congress
African Democratic Congress

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) faction led by Nafi’u Bala Gombe has unveiled Idris Yanoko as its governorship candidate for Kano State ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The party’s acting chairman in Kano State, Musa Yankaba, disclosed this while presenting Mr Yanoko to Nafi’u Bala.

Mr Yankaba said the decision followed consultations among party leaders and stakeholders, expressing confidence in Mr Yanoko’s ability to provide effective leadership for Kano State if elected.

He added that the party was intensifying efforts to strengthen its structures across Kano and other parts of the country ahead of the 2027 elections.

Speaking after his unveiling, Mr Yanoko thanked the party leadership for the confidence reposed in him and pledged to work with the stakeholders to advance the party’s fortunes and seek the support of Kano residents.

In his remarks, Mr Nafi’u Bala said the party was fully prepared to compete in the 2027 elections and remained committed to providing credible leadership for the people.

(NAN)

We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.

More from Peoples Gazette

Nigerian Bar Association

States

Independence: NBA urges Nigerians to expect better future

The NBA said that ordinary Nigerians should be deriving benefit from the subsidy removal rather than hardship.

farmers

Agriculture

FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology

The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices

Katsina State

Politics

Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku

“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”

Man City vs Nottingham

Sport

Man City lose to Nottingham Forest as Arsenal pip Hull City to extend lead on EPL table

Jair Cunha opened the scoring in the 6th minute, while Liam Delap made it two for Nottingham Forest in the 18th minute.

Ghanian police officers

Africa

Ghana police arrest 57-year-old man for alleged shoplifting

The suspect was arrested on Thursday by the Somanya District Police Command.

Nigerian Army logo

States

Army seeks traditional rulers’ intervention to tackle crime in Plateau

The commander assured the monarch of a comprehensive assessment of the challenges.

suspects

States

Police arrest two suspects over drug supply, rescue 17 minors in Bauchi

Mr Habib said police operatives conducted a search and recovered 12 packs of rubber solution from the suspects.

South-East Development Commission

States

South-East commission delivers relief materials to Abia flood victims

Mr Ogbede said the donation also included diapers for children and sanitary pads for mothers affected by the flooding.

Police

States

Niger: Woman allegedly poisons co-wife’s children over inability to bear child

The police arrested a woman for allegedly poisoning her co-wife’s children in Takuti village, Lapai Local Government Area.