The Peoples Democratic Party in Jigawa State has inaugurated a 45-member campaign council to coordinate its activities ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
The Punch reported that the party’s governorship candidate, Mustapha Lamido, will chair the council, which is expected to oversee mobilisation and engagement across the state’s 27 local government areas.
Lamido announced the composition of the council in a statement issued in Dutse, the state capital, on Friday night. “I am pleased to announce the composition of the Jigawa State PDP 2027 Campaign Council to lead our mobilisation and engagement across the 27 local government areas,” he said.
Inuwa Tahir was appointed deputy chairman, while Senator Mustapha Khabeeb will serve as Vice Chairman I for Jigawa Central.
Ambassador Ibrahim Kazaure was named Vice Chairman II for the North-West, with Yusuf Dunari taking the position of Vice Chairman III for the North-East.
Among other members of the council are former Inspector-General of Police, Suleiman Abba; Dr Nuraddeen Mohammed; former deputy governorship candidate, Babandi Gumel; Dr Aminu Taura; and Professor Mustapha Jarumi. Serving and former lawmakers, party leaders and other stakeholders were also included.
The council also has members of the State Working Committee and grassroots mobilisers as part of efforts to strengthen the party’s presence across the state.
In addition, Lamido announced a campaign directorate responsible for the day-to-day administration of the campaign.
Shehu Liman Wan was appointed Director-General, while Nasir Mohammed will serve as secretary.
Nuraddeen Muhammad was named Director of Strategy and Mobilisation, while Abba will oversee the Directorate of Security.
Aminu Abubakar was appointed Director of Finance, Umar Kyari will head Media and Publicity, and Umar Birniwa will oversee Planning, Research, Organisation and Documentation.
Fahad Hashim was named Director of Youth and Support Groups, while Murja Garki will lead Women Mobilisation.
Lamido expressed confidence that the campaign team would deliver victory for the PDP in the 2027 governorship election.
He was affirmed as the party’s governorship candidate in May after emerging as the sole aspirant for the ticket.
