The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has conducted primary elections for aspirants contesting for seats in the House of Representatives for the 2027 general elections in Bauchi State.
According to the party's publicity secretary, Nazif Sabo, in a statement on Monday, the primaries were held on Sunday, resulting in the emergence of 12 candidates as the party's flag bearers.
Sabo quoted the Chairman of the Primary Election Committee for Bauchi State, Ali Ibrahim, who announced the results of the primaries conducted on 17th May 2026 across various federal constituencies in the state.
Ibrahim explained that the aspirants had been screened and cleared by the National Working Committee of the PDP. He stated, "The duly cleared aspirants were presented to delegates and party members for affirmation in accordance with the Constitution of the Party and the Electoral Guidelines, 2026."
"At the conclusion of the affirmation exercise, the delegates unanimously affirmed the following candidates as the duly nominated candidates of the Party for the respective House of Representatives seats in the forthcoming 2027 General Elections," he added.
The successful candidates include:
- Khalid Barau Ningi – Ningi/Warji Federal Constituency
- Zahradeen Aminu Abubakar – Shira/Giade Federal Constituency
- Hussaini A. Umar – Toro Federal Constituency
- Abubakar Usman – Ganjuwa/Darazo Federal Constituency
- Idris Yusuf Duguri – Alkaleri/Kirfi Federal Constituency
- Abdullahi Musa Tela – Zaki Federal Constituency
- Shehu Yakubu – Jama'are/Itas-Gadau Federal Constituency
- Ahmad Muhammad Dambam – Misau/Dambam Federal Constituency
- Muhammad Garba Dogo – Katagum Federal Constituency
- Isah Mohammed Wabu – Gamawa Federal Constituency
- Maryam Garba Bagel – Dass/Tafawa Balewa/Bogoro Federal Constituency
- Aliyu Abdullahi – Bauchi Federal Constituency
Ibrahim congratulated all the successful candidates and wished them the best in the forthcoming 2027 general elections.
