BAUCHI – The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has selected Ibrahim Kashim, a former Secretary to the Bauchi State Government, as its governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections through a consensus arrangement.
The chairman of the electoral committee for the Bauchi State governorship primary election, Paul Daniel, announced Mr Kashim’s emergence on Friday in Bauchi. He said the decision followed consultations among party stakeholders and other aspirants.
Mr Daniel explained that the consensus process reflected the unity and maturity within the party, adding that members demonstrated understanding and cooperation throughout the exercise.
“With this development, Ibrahim Kashim has officially become the NDC governorship candidate for Bauchi State ahead of the 2027 elections,” he said.
Party gaining acceptance
The state chairman of the party, Abdullahi Maigari, said the NDC was steadily gaining acceptance across Bauchi State and the country at large. He described the party as one of the few political platforms in the state without internal litigation, attributing the stability to responsible leadership at both national and state levels.
Mr Maigari expressed confidence in Mr Kashim’s ability to address the socio-economic challenges facing the state, describing him as a committed and experienced politician. He assured supporters that party members would work tirelessly to secure victory for the NDC in 2027.
Acceptance speech
In his acceptance speech, Mr Kashim thanked party leaders, delegates, and supporters for their confidence, describing his nomination as a collective mandate for the people of Bauchi State. He pledged to pursue policies focused on education, healthcare, agriculture, youth empowerment, infrastructure, and transparent governance if elected governor.
According to him, Bauchi State possesses enormous human and natural resources but requires visionary leadership and inclusive governance to unlock its full potential.
Mr Kashim called on party members and residents to unite behind the NDC’s vision of development, promising to build a prosperous and inclusive Bauchi where no community would be left behind. He also urged the electorate to support the party’s message of hope, competence, and people-oriented leadership ahead of the 2027 polls.
