Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State has been officially endorsed as the sole candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 governorship election. The declaration occurred during the party’s primary election held on Thursday at the APC state secretariat in Minna.
Danlami Abubakar, who served as the Chairman of the APC Electoral Committee and Returning Officer, confirmed Bago’s nomination as the party’s single candidate following a consensus adoption process. He noted that the governor had fulfilled all necessary requirements and enjoyed extensive backing from party members throughout the state.
The motion to adopt Bago as the unopposed candidate was introduced by Mohammed Sani Musa, representing the Niger East Senatorial District. Musa highlighted the governor’s track record in advancing development, fostering party unity, and promoting inclusive governance since taking office. “We trust his leadership and accomplishments, which is why stakeholders unanimously agreed to present him as our candidate,” Musa stated.
Afiniki Dauda, the Deputy Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, seconded the motion. She praised Bago’s commitment to infrastructure development, agricultural advancement, and youth empowerment initiatives across the state. Dauda called on party members to maintain unity and rally behind the governor’s re-election campaign ahead of the 2027 polls.
In his response, Governor Bago expressed gratitude to APC members for their confidence demonstrated through the consensus arrangement. He emphasized that the show of support reflects the strong bond between his administration and the people of Niger State. “I will never take this support for granted. It is a responsibility that demands greater commitment and service to our people,” he remarked.