PDP and ADC Launch Campaigns for Niger State Governorship

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have commenced their campaigns for the Niger State Government House, currently held by the All Progressives Congress (APC) under Mohammed Umaru Bago. The PDP has appointed Alhaji Labaran Gambo as the Director General of the Nami Gubernatorial Campaign Council, supporting its candidate, Alhaji Mohammed Nami, who previously served as the boss of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).

Alhaji Sulaiman Abubakar, who withdrew in favor of Nami, has been named the secretary of the campaign council. The announcement was made by the state chairman of the PDP, Alhaji Halidu Aliyu Muhammad.

Meanwhile, the ADC launched its governorship campaign at Kpautagi, the hometown of its candidate, Dr Mohammed Kpautagi. During the event, Kpautagi promised to enhance the social and economic conditions of his community.

ADC Zonal Chairman Alhaji Gimba Tswatagi expressed confidence in Kpautagi's popularity across the state's 25 local governments.