2027: Sokoto ADC picks Reps member Bello Ambarura as deputy governorship candidate

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has nominated the member representing Illela/Gwadabawa Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Bello Ambarura, as its deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 governorship election in Sokoto State.

The party announced the nomination in a statement issued on Monday and signed by its Sokoto State Publicity Secretary, Lamir Aminu.

According to the statement, Ambarura will run alongside the party’s governorship candidate, Manir Muhammad Dan-Iya, in the 2027 election.

Aminu said the nomination followed extensive consultations within the party and was made in line with Section 187(1) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).

He explained that the decision reflected the party’s commitment to presenting a competent, credible and people-oriented leadership team capable of delivering good governance in Sokoto State.

The ADC described Ambarura as a seasoned administrator and experienced public servant who rose through the ranks of the Sokoto State Civil Service to become a Permanent Secretary before serving as Commissioner for Commerce and Industries.

The party noted that he was elected to the Sokoto State House of Assembly in 2019, where he served as Majority Leader until 2023, before winning election to the House of Representatives to represent Illela/Gwadabawa Federal Constituency.

Aminu expressed confidence that Ambarura’s extensive experience in public administration and legislative service would complement the leadership of the party’s governorship candidate and strengthen the ADC’s ticket ahead of the 2027 governorship election.