In a significant political development, Haruna Aliyu Dangyatin, the Speaker of the Jigawa State House of Assembly, has been selected as the consensus candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Miga State Constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections. The announcement was made by Usman Dange, an APC representative from the party’s national headquarters in Abuja, following the conclusion of primary elections across all 30 state constituencies in Jigawa State.
Upon his affirmation, Dangyatin committed to continuing his efforts in initiating projects, programs, and legislation that aim to enhance the social and economic welfare of his constituents and the broader state population. He also emphasized the importance of maintaining harmonious relationships between the legislative and executive branches to facilitate the successful execution of Governor Umar Namadi’s 12-point agenda, which he praised as highly beneficial to the people.
The APC-led administration, according to Dangyatin, remains dedicated to transforming Jigawa into a more prosperous and developed state. He expressed gratitude to party stakeholders and supporters in Miga Constituency for their confidence in his candidacy for the 2027 election.
Reacting to the primaries, Jigawa APC Chairman Ahmed Mailing MK described the exercise as peaceful and successful, noting its alignment with the process used during the National Assembly primaries. He stated that the smooth conduct of the primaries has bolstered the party’s confidence in securing victory for Bola Ahmed Tinubu and winning all elective positions in Jigawa State in the 2027 elections.
The chairman also commended the primary election committee from the national headquarters, Governor Umar Namadi, party stakeholders, and members for their contributions to the exercise’s success.