El-Rufai’s Ex-Commissioner Enters Kaduna Governorship Race Under ADC

According to Ireporter Online, a former commissioner in the administration of ex-Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, Jafaru Ibrahim Sani, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Kaduna State under the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Sani, who previously served as Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs and later headed the Ministry of Education during the El-Rufai administration, has reportedly obtained the party’s nomination forms ahead of the race.

Confirming his ambition in a brief WhatsApp response to inquiries, he said, “We are trying to be among the contenders. Allah yayi mana jagora (May Allah guide us).”

His declaration adds fresh momentum to the growing list of aspirants seeking the ADC governorship ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections in Kaduna State.

The former commissioner was also reportedly seen at a meeting with other governorship hopefuls and party stakeholders, where discussions were said to have centered on strengthening unity within the ADC and building a stronger opposition ahead of the polls.

Other notable aspirants in the race include Isah Ashiru Kudan, former Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in the 2023 election, alongside Muhammad Sani Bello, Shuaibu Idris Mikati, and Tijjani Ahmad.