Uba Sani Names Jerry Adams as Running Mate for 2027

On July 28, 2026, Uba Sani, the Governor of Kaduna State, announced Jerry Adams as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election. Adams, who is currently the Executive Chairman of the Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service, is a Christian from Southern Kaduna.

This decision aims to restore a faith-balanced governorship ticket, a practice that existed from 1999 to 2019, pairing Muslim governors with Christian deputies and vice versa. This arrangement was disrupted by former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, who ran a Muslim-Muslim ticket in 2019.

Sani's choice of Adams is seen as a response to the frustrations expressed by Christian communities in Southern Kaduna regarding their exclusion from high offices. Sani stated that the nomination is a step toward reconciliation, acknowledging the lessons learned from division and exclusion.

The effectiveness of this choice will ultimately depend on the governance that follows, particularly in addressing security, economic investment, and equitable attention for Southern Kaduna.