Stakeholders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the Hadejia Senatorial Zone of Jigawa State have rejected the purported nomination of Malam Aminu Ibrahim Ringim as the party’s deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections, describing the process as lacking consultation and inclusiveness.
The position was made known during a press conference held on behalf of ADC stakeholders across the Hadejia Senatorial Zone, which comprises eight local government areas.
Addressing journalists, the stakeholders said they were repudiating the media announcement made on Sunday, July 6, 2026, which proclaimed Ringim as the party’s deputy governorship nominee.
According to the group, the announcement did not reflect the views of stakeholders in the senatorial zone, who they said were neither consulted nor involved in the process leading to the purported nomination.
The stakeholders maintained that if the selection of the party’s deputy governorship candidate had been guided by the principles of justice, equity and fair play, leaders and critical stakeholders from all three geopolitical zones of Jigawa State would have been adequately consulted before any decision was announced.
They argued that the office of the deputy governor is a strategic political position that requires broad-based consultation to ensure unity and inclusiveness within the party.
“It is our considered belief that if the nomination of the office of the deputy governor for the party were based on justice and fair play, stakeholders of all the three geopolitical zones in the state should have been duly contacted and involved,” the group stated.
The stakeholders stressed that no consultation whatsoever was held with representatives of the Hadejia Senatorial Zone before the announcement was made public.
“We want to categorically affirm that we were not contacted at all on this important development,” they said.
Despite rejecting the process that produced the purported nomination, the stakeholders clarified that their position should not be interpreted as a personal attack on either the party’s governorship candidate or Malam Aminu Ibrahim Ringim.
They noted that they hold both individuals in high regard and recognise them as respected leaders within the African Democratic Congress.
The group stated that their objection was based solely on the procedure adopted in arriving at the decision, insisting that due process, transparency and collective participation remain essential for the party’s unity and electoral success.
“It should, however, be noted that we don’t have any grudges at all against either the governorship nominee or his purported deputy. In fact, we regard them as some of the respected leaders of the party,” the stakeholders said.
According to them, the concern is about safeguarding democratic principles within the ADC and ensuring that every geopolitical zone has a voice in critical decisions affecting the party’s future.
They urged the party’s leadership to review the nomination process and adopt a more inclusive approach that reflects the interests of stakeholders across Jigawa State.
The stakeholders further appealed to the national and state leadership of the ADC to engage all relevant party organs and stakeholders in resolving the matter amicably in order to preserve party cohesion ahead of the 2027 general elections.
They expressed optimism that the issue could be addressed through dialogue and adherence to internal democratic processes, adding that unity, fairness and consultation would strengthen the party’s chances in the forthcoming elections.
The press conference concluded with a call on the party leadership to ensure that future decisions on major political appointments and nominations are made through transparent consultations involving all stakeholders across the state’s three senatorial districts.
