The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Zamfara State, Bilyaminu Aliyu Shinkafi, has expressed optimism about the party's prospects in the state ahead of the 2027 general elections. In an interview with journalists in Abuja, Shinkafi stated that a "wind of change" is blowing across northern Nigeria. He attributed this to the growing dissatisfaction among voters with the current political landscape.
Shinkafi's comments come as political parties and candidates begin preparations for the 2027 elections. The ADC is stepping up its organisational activities and mobilisation ahead of the polls. The party is scheduled to inaugurate its presidential and governorship offices and hold a stakeholders' meeting next month. This is part of its efforts to strengthen its presence in Zamfara State and across northern Nigeria.
The ADC governorship candidate said his party would embark on extensive grassroots mobilisation to win the support of voters across Zamfara State. Shinkafi emphasised that the party would focus on explaining its programmes to the people and persuading voters to support its candidates. He expressed confidence that the party's message would resonate with voters, leading to a significant increase in support.
Shinkafi declined to provide specific predictions about the outcome of the 2027 governorship election. However, he assured that the party would go all out to mobilise supporters and secure votes. He attributed his decision to accept the governorship ticket to his confidence in the party's prospects in the state. "If I don't have confidence, I would not have accepted the ticket," Shinkafi said.
The ADC candidate maintained that the party's mobilisation efforts would not be deterred by the presence or influence of prominent political stakeholders in the state. He said the party would seek the support of voters across the state as it prepares for the 2027 governorship contest. Shinkafi expressed optimism that the party would convince voters to come out en masse and vote for the ADC.
Shinkafi's comments reflect the growing interest in the 2027 elections, with political parties and candidates beginning to intensify their campaigns. The ADC's strategy to focus on grassroots mobilisation and engagement with voters is seen as a key aspect of its campaign. The party's ability to effectively communicate its programmes and vision to voters will likely play a significant role in determining its success in the elections.
The ADC's efforts to strengthen its presence in Zamfara State and across northern Nigeria are part of a broader trend of political mobilisation ahead of the 2027 elections. Other political parties are also expected to step up their campaigns in the coming months. The outcome of the elections will depend on various factors, including the parties' campaign strategies, voter turnout, and the overall political climate.
Key points
- The ADC governorship candidate in Zamfara State, Bilyaminu Aliyu Shinkafi, believes a "wind of change" is blowing across northern Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections.
- Shinkafi's party, the ADC, will focus on extensive grassroots mobilisation to win the support of voters across Zamfara State.
- The ADC governorship candidate expressed confidence in his party's prospects in the state, citing its plans for the people of Zamfara.
