The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared Mustafa Sule-Lamido, son of a former Jigawa State governor, as its candidate for the 2027 governorship election.
Isa Ahmed, returning officer for the primary election held in Dutse, confirmed Mr Sule-Lamido as the sole candidate on Sunday, stating that his emergence complied with the party’s constitution and guidelines.
Mr Sule-Lamido, who was also the PDP’s governorship candidate in 2023, thanked party leadership for the peaceful conduct of the primaries across the state. He congratulated fellow PDP candidates and pledged to promote unity within the fold.
Priority Areas: Economy, Youth and Education
The candidate outlined economic growth, youth empowerment, education, healthcare, social revival and institutional reform as priority areas if elected.
“This moment is not new to me,” he said. “In 2023, you entrusted me with this same responsibility, and together we ran a campaign rooted in unity, hope, reform and the promise of a better Jigawa.
“Though we did not secure victory then, we earned the confidence of hundreds of thousands of our people and laid a strong foundation. We are back in the race today because the problems and challenges bedevilling our dear state are still with us.”
Mr Sule-Lamido identified unprecedented hardship, bad governance and insensitive leadership as key challenges facing the north-western state.
“We are not here to lament. We are here to fix the problems,” he added.
Pledge to Rebuild Jigawa
He decried the declining standard of education in Jigawa and expressed regret that citizens’ expectations had not been met by the current government.
He promised to rebuild Jigawa into a state that works for all, where leadership is accountable and resources are managed responsibly.
“We also intend to build a state where opportunities are accessible to every citizen,” he said.
Mr Sule-Lamido called on party members to unite and mobilise voters to ensure success in 2027.
“To the people of Jigawa, I hear you, I see you and I feel your pains. Give me the opportunity to serve you,” he said.
