A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Jigawa State, Umar Danjani, has warned that residents could face four years of hardship and regret if the party fails to win the 2027 general elections.

Danjani, a former PDP state deputy chairman and the party’s candidate for the Hadejia/Auyo/Kafin-Hausa Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives, made the remarks in a Hausa-language post on Facebook on Tuesday.

He argued that the consequences of losing the governorship election would extend beyond the party to affect the entire state, insisting that the PDP had candidates with the experience and qualifications needed to improve governance and accelerate development.

The PDP chieftain praised former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, describing him as one of the most committed political leaders in Northern Nigeria. He credited Lamido’s administration with raising the state’s profile nationally and internationally.

Danjani also highlighted the credentials of the party’s leadership and candidates, citing their backgrounds in public service, politics, business, traditional institutions and law enforcement as evidence of the party’s capacity to govern.

He described the PDP governorship candidate as a traditional ruler, businessman and political figure with three degrees in political studies, while noting that the deputy governorship candidate had served as Head of the Jigawa State Civil Service.

He also cited the experience of the party’s Jigawa South-West senatorial candidate, Sulaiman Abba, a former Inspector-General of Police, and claimed that the PDP had an advantage in legislative experience, with three candidates who had previously served as Speakers of the Jigawa State House of Assembly.

Speaking about his own candidacy, Danjani said his experience as a party official, public engagement and personal relationships distinguished him from his opponents in the race for the House of Representatives.

He urged voters to assess the experience and qualifications of the PDP’s candidates ahead of the 2027 elections, arguing that a victory for the party would offer residents an opportunity to restore their confidence in the state’s future.

The comments come as political parties intensify preparations and campaigns to persuade voters of their capacity to deliver effective governance in the 2027 general elections.