By Mohammed Mohammed,Kebbi <\/p>\n
As 2027 campaign for governorship election heats up,the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has intensified its political mobilisation in Kebbi State ahead of the 2027 governorship election, positioning former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, as its leading figure in a campaign centred on governance reforms, security, economic recovery and improved welfare for residents.<\/p>\n
The party, which has identified insecurity, poverty, unemployment, educational challenges and inadequate access to healthcare as major issues requiring urgent attention, says it is determined to present an alternative development agenda to the electorate.<\/p>\n
Malami, who emerged as the ADC governorship candidate following the party’s affirmation of his candidacy in May 2026, has described his political ambition as an opportunity to reposition Kebbi State through purposeful leadership, accountability and sustainable development.<\/p>\n
His emergence has introduced a new dimension to the political contest in the state, particularly as the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), under Governor Nasir Idris, prepares for the 2027 general election.<\/p>\n
The ADC’s campaign message is increasingly focusing on the everyday challenges confronting residents, particularly communities affected by insecurity, farmers struggling to access their farmlands, unemployed youths, economically disadvantaged households and families concerned about the quality of public education and healthcare.<\/p>\n
Building a grassroots political structure<\/p>\n
In a major step towards strengthening its electoral machinery, Malami inaugurated a 600-member ADC Campaign Council in Birnin Kebbi on August 26, 2026.<\/p>\n
The council, comprising members drawn from different communities, local government areas and senatorial districts, was established to coordinate the party’s mobilisation and political engagement across Kebbi’s 21 local government areas.<\/p>\n
At the inauguration, Malami urged members to embrace reconciliation, unity and issue-based politics, warning against internal disagreements, tribal sentiments and sectional divisions that could undermine the party’s electoral prospects.<\/p>\n
He introduced the principle of “One ADC, One Campaign”, insisting that candidates contesting different elective positions must work together rather than operate competing political structures.<\/p>\n
According to him, the campaign should represent a collective political movement involving governorship, senatorial, House of Representatives and State Assembly candidates.<\/p>\n
He also charged members of the council to return to their respective communities, engage voters, reconcile aggrieved party members and communicate the party’s programmes at the grassroots.<\/p>\n
The campaign structure is headed by former Deputy Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sani Tadurga, who was appointed Director-General of the campaign council.<\/p>\n
The party also appointed representatives for the three senatorial districts to strengthen its coordination across Kebbi North, Central and South.<\/p>\n
Security takes centre stage<\/p>\n
One of the major issues shaping the ADC’s political message is the worsening security situation in parts of Kebbi State.<\/p>\n
In recent months, concerns over banditry, kidnapping, displacement of rural communities and attacks on farming settlements have remained prominent in public discussions.<\/p>\n
Communities in parts of Jega, Maiyama, Wasagu, Zuru and other vulnerable areas have faced security-related challenges, with residents expressing concerns about their safety, livelihoods and ability to return to normal economic activities.<\/p>\n
For farmers, insecurity has become particularly troubling as fear of attacks and abductions threatens agricultural production and food security.<\/p>\n
The ADC has identified security as one of the priority areas requiring a more comprehensive government response.<\/p>\n
Malami’s campaign has promised to place security, agriculture and the protection of lives and property at the centre of its proposed administration.<\/p>\n
However, as the political contest develops, residents will expect the party to move beyond campaign declarations and provide practical details on intelligence gathering, community policing, security coordination, rural protection and support for displaced families.<\/p>\n
Education, healthcare and agriculture<\/p>\n
Beyond security, the ADC has identified education, healthcare and agriculture as critical sectors requiring reforms.<\/p>\n
The party’s campaign leadership has said an administration under Malami would pursue policies aimed at addressing the challenge of out-of-school children, improving educational standards and strengthening access to quality learning.<\/p>\n
The campaign has also promised to prioritise healthcare delivery, with attention to improving services and making healthcare more accessible to ordinary residents.<\/p>\n
Agriculture, which remains a major source of livelihood for thousands of Kebbi residents, is another central component of the party’s proposed development agenda.<\/p>\n
The ADC says it intends to reposition the sector through policies that support farmers, improve agricultural productivity and strengthen economic opportunities in rural communities.<\/p>\n
The party has also identified tourism as an area with significant economic potential, proposing public-private partnerships to revitalise the sector and create employment opportunities, particularly for young people.<\/p>\n
Its campaign leadership has described these proposals as part of a broader effort to reposition Kebbi’s economy and improve the living conditions of residents.<\/p>\n
A political challenge to the APC<\/p>\n
The ADC’s growing political activities come against the background of the APC administration’s development record and the political debate surrounding Governor Nasir Idris’s performance.<\/p>\n
While the incumbent government has continued to highlight its interventions in infrastructure, education, healthcare, agriculture and workers’ welfare, the opposition is seeking to make accountability, insecurity, poverty and the cost of living major issues in the forthcoming election.<\/p>\n
The contest is therefore likely to revolve around competing claims of development, governance performance and the ability of political parties to respond to the needs of ordinary citizens.<\/p>\n
For the ADC, the challenge will be to convince voters that its proposed policies offer a credible alternative, while demonstrating that its growing political structure can translate into genuine grassroots support.<\/p>\n
The party will also need to reconcile political interests within its ranks and sustain cooperation among its candidates and supporters across the state.<\/p>\n
Beyond political promises<\/p>\n
As the 2027 election approaches, the people of Kebbi will be looking beyond campaign slogans and political alignments.<\/p>\n
Residents will want clear answers on how candidates intend to address insecurity, improve public schools, strengthen hospitals, create employment, support farmers and reduce economic hardship.<\/p>\n
For Malami and the ADC, the campaign represents an opportunity to turn public concerns into a convincing political programme.<\/p>\n
But the ruling APC also has the advantage of incumbency and the opportunity to present its record of governance to voters.<\/p>\n
Ultimately, the strength of the ADC’s campaign will be determined not merely by the number of political appointments, rallies or defections it records, but by its ability to communicate practical solutions, build trust across communities and convince the electorate that it is prepared to govern.<\/p>\n
With the political atmosphere gradually gathering momentum, Kebbi State is heading towards a potentially competitive 2027 governorship contest in which security, economic opportunities, public welfare and accountability are expected to dominate the debate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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