The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Jigawa State has appointed Governor Umar Namadi and two former civilian governors to lead its campaign council ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The appointments were announced in a statement issued on Thursday, October 22, 2026, and signed by the state party chairman, Hon. Ahmed Garba. The party said the move was aimed at strengthening internal unity, consolidating its support base and mobilising voters across the state’s 27 local government areas.
Under the new arrangement, Namadi will chair the campaign council, while former governors Barrister Ali Sa’adu Birnin Kudu and Alhaji Ibrahim Saminu Turaki will serve as deputy chairmen. According to the statement, the appointments were approved by the State Working Committee after consultations with party leaders and stakeholders.
The party also named six vice chairmen, with two representatives from each of Jigawa’s three senatorial districts. Senator Muhammad Ibrahim and Senator Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia were appointed Vice Chairmen I and II for Jigawa North-East, respectively.
For Jigawa South-West, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Haruna Aliyu Dangyatin, and Hon. Farouk Adamu Aliyu were named Vice Chairmen I and II. Alhaji Jisa Gerawa and Hajiya Rabi Ishaq will hold the corresponding positions for Jigawa North-West.
Alhaji Lawan Yau Roni was appointed director-general of the campaign council, with responsibility for overseeing its daily operations and coordinating campaign activities.
Garba said the council would provide strategic direction, strengthen grassroots mobilisation and coordinate the party’s political activities ahead of the elections. He urged members and stakeholders to uphold unity, discipline, loyalty and commitment to the APC’s electoral goals.
The state chairman also called on party members and supporters to work together towards the party’s objectives, reaffirming the APC’s stated commitment to progressive governance, democratic development and the interests of Jigawa residents.
