A faction within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kebbi State has appealed to the party’s 2027 governorship candidate, Abubakar Malami, to pick his deputy from Kebbi South Senatorial District. The group, called the Kebbi ADC Unity Forum, specifically proposed Paul Gambo Tase for the number two position, emphasizing that this would ensure fairness, inclusivity, and regional equilibrium within the party.
Garba Abdulkareem, the forum’s coordinator, issued a statement on Thursday in Birnin Kebbi, explaining that Tase, a former Labour Party gubernatorial candidate and native of Kebbi South, brings substantial experience and competence to the role. Abdulkareem noted that since Malami hails from Kebbi Central, the deputy slot should logically be zoned to Kebbi South to maintain balance.
The forum described itself as a coalition of party members, professionals, community leaders, youth, and women united in strengthening ADC’s chances in the state. According to the group, Tase has expressed readiness to serve if selected by the party leadership. Tase, a retired economist who worked with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), previously contested the 2023 governorship election under the Labour Party in Kebbi State.
Malami, a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, recently secured the ADC governorship ticket for the 2027 elections. The forum’s call aligns with ongoing consultations aimed at boosting the party’s electoral prospects through strategic ticket balancing.