By Ahmed Ahmed
Former Secretary to the Bauchi State Government, Ibrahim Kashim, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 general elections through a consensus arrangement.
The Chairman of the Electoral Committee for the Bauchi State governorship primary election, Mr. Paul Daniel, announced Kashim’s emergence on Friday in Bauchi. He explained that the decision followed extensive consultations among party stakeholders and aspirants, describing the process as peaceful and transparent.
Daniel said the consensus arrangement reflected the unity, understanding and political maturity within the party, noting that members demonstrated cooperation throughout the exercise.
Also speaking, the State Chairman of the NDC, Alhaji Abdullahi Maigari, said the party was gaining popularity across Bauchi State and beyond. He described the NDC as one of the few political parties in the state without internal disputes or litigation, attributing the stability to responsible leadership.
Maigari expressed confidence in Kashim’s ability to address the socio-economic challenges facing the state and assured supporters that party members would work collectively to secure victory in 2027.
In his acceptance speech, Kashim thanked party leaders, delegates and supporters for the confidence reposed in him.
He pledged to focus on education, healthcare, agriculture, youth empowerment, infrastructure and transparent governance if elected governor.
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