The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced its candidate for the Borno South Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general elections, selecting a former governorship hopeful from the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Idris Gatumbwa Mamman Durkwa, who previously sought the APC governorship ticket, emerged as the consensus choice of the ADC after a screening process. He will challenge the incumbent Senator Ali Ndume, a vocal lawmaker who has already secured the APC nomination for a fifth term in office.
A victory for Durkwa would end Ndume’s long tenure in the Senate, where he is known for his forthright views on national matters.
During the screening exercise, the ADC also vetted two other senatorial aspirants: Fugu Ibrahim for Borno North and Babagana Zanna for Borno Central.
Addressing journalists after the event, the party’s Organising Secretary, Mohammed Umar Bolori, confirmed Durkwa’s selection as the consensus candidate for the southern district.
“He was presented to reposition ADC’s unity, growth, and electoral success in southern Borno, the state and beyond,” Bolori stated.
He further disclosed that three governorship aspirants and several House of Representatives hopefuls were also screened for primaries in areas where a consensus could not be reached.