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One Ticket, One Adamawa: The APC candidates for the 2027 general elections

November 2, 2026

By Ahmad Sajoh, fnipr

Adamawa is a State of many valleys, rivers, languages and faiths, and it has always been at its strongest when those differences move together in one direction.

The All Progressives Congress comes to the people of Adamawa in that spirit: thirty-eight candidates, one ticket, one promise.

From the Presidency in Abuja to the smallest State Assembly constituency, the APC has fielded a full team across the 21 Local Government Areas, and the Adamawa APC Campaign Council will promote every one of them with equal energy, equal respect and equal commitment to victory.

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The Presidential and National Assembly elections hold on 16 January 2027. The Governorship and State House of Assembly elections follow on 6 February 2027. This is the team that will ask for your vote.

The Presidential Ticket is made up of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima. President Tinubu is the APC’s flagbearer and a sitting President seeking a renewed mandate to complete the work he began.

He is paired once again with Vice President Kashim Shettima, a former Governor of Borno State and a son of the North-East, so that our region has a voice at the very top of government. Their case to Adamawa is one of continuity, experience and a federal government that knows the North-East by name.

It means the interventions of the NEDC will continue, the Federal Roads being constructed will be completed and funds coming to our state to pay workers promptly, to clear pensions, to undertake urban renewal will continue unabated.

The Governorship Ticket is in the hands of Ahmed Galadima Aminu and Adamu Dali Kamale as running mate. One a thoroughbred Technocrat, the other a seasoned politician. A blend that knows the job, understands the politics behind the job and appreciates the difference.

The APC’s governorship ticket brings together political experience and a fresh, forward-looking partnership for the Government House at Yola. The ticket is built to be inclusive of Adamawa’s regions and communities, and it carries behind it the organisational reach of one of the largest political parties in Africa.

Its promise is a State government that works hand in hand with the Federal Government, so that federal presence and state ambition pull in the same direction. And it promises continuity of one of the greatest eras of Adamawa transformational development.

The Senate race is anchored on Three Districts, Three Voices. Adamawa North has the Architect of Modern Adamawa state soon to be called Senator Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.

In Adamawa North, the APC presents His Excellency, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. Twice elected Governor of the State, he brings to the Red Chamber a rare combination of executive experience, legislative experience as a former Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly and a grassroots reach laced with a name recognition in every ward of the district.

Few candidates anywhere can match the depth of his political structure or his knowledge of what Adamawa North needs from Abuja.

Adamawa Central has Comrade Salihu Mustapha, PhD. A candidate who has administered the APC at the National level for over ten years. Comrade Salihu Mustapha, is a lawyer and a scholar who holds a terminal degree of PhD and six other graduate and post graduate degrees.

Adamawa Central is the district of the State capital, home to a large, educated and politically alert electorate. Dr. Mustapha’s legal training and academic standing speak directly to a district that values the rule of law, ideas and clear communication.

Adamawa South has a medical worker, an astute activist, politician and labour leader Comrade Tangwami Felix Bilishan. For Adamawa South, the APC presents Tangwami Felix Bilishan, a seasoned candidate of several political battles. His qualifications span nursing, political science and public administration, a rare blend of care for people and an understanding of how government works.

The South is a district that has long asked for roads, health services and a strong voice in the Senate, and Comrade Tangwami’s professional background is built around exactly those concerns.

The House of Representatives is made up of Eight Federal Constituencies that carry history and promises for a better Adamawa supported by a strong Federal alignment.

Why will the electorates trust the APC candidates? Why are we confident they will all win and provide a good team for Adamawa State in Abuja? Yes. They Can Win. And here is why.

Demsa/Numan/Lamurde has Barrister Laori Kwamoti Bitrus
A lawyer who brings the maturity of age and the discipline of the law to the Green Chamber. Before going to Abuja he was at the Adamawa state House of Assembly where he was at one time an acting Speaker. A veteran of Legislative practice and a ranking member of the House of Representatives, Kwamoti holds the key to Adamawa having a principal officer of the House of Reps.

Fufore/Song has another veteran Barrister Wakili Boya Aliyu. A legal practitioner and thoroughbred grassroots operator Boya was a Local Government Chairman and a Senior Traditional title holder with deep roots in the community.

He is equipped to draft, scrutinise and defend legislation for his people. Currently he is perharps the most visible Legislator in Adamawa State with influence far beyond his constituency and even Adamawa State.

Mayo Belwa/Ganye/Jada/Toungo the biggest Federal Constituency in Adamawa State has four Local Government Areas. It has Ahmed Suleiman Gangkuba A builder with an honours degree in Building Technology as their candidate.

Gangkuba just exited the office of Local Govetnment Chairman of Toungo Local Government. He is well placed to speak for roads, housing and infrastructure in a wide, rural constituency because that is his turf both by training and by political experience.

Gombi/Hong has Barka James Shuaibu as their candidate. An educator and banker combining classroom service with financial know-how.

James has loads of legislative experience as a former Speaker of the Adamawa State House of Assembly who had the previledge to act as the Governor of the state for a short while. James Barka is returning to the House of Representatives as a Rankng Member.

Guyuk/Shelleng has one of the two Amazons in the race from Adamawa State in the person of Golfa Bature Mallim. She is a highly skilled graduate in Geography, with a practical grasp of land, environment and community development. These are issues that matter a lot to the people of Adamawa State.

Madagali/Michika has a returnee Federal Legislator in the person of Hon. Nyampa Zakaria Dauda. A graduate in the prime of his career, representing two neighbouring communities with deep shared interests, Nyampa leverages on legislative experience and deep community engagement. He is indeed a very strong candidate and a winner for the APC.

Maiha/Mubi North/Mubi South has another dogged fighter and Amazon in the person of Princess Bello Ramatu Sali. An Engineering graduate and a woman of valour, Engr Ramatu comes to the race with a commitment to increase the voice of women in green Chamber and in the National political space.

For the young Amazon, flying the APC flag in the commercial heart of Adamawa state means much more than just acquiring a legislative seat, it means speaking for a constituency that is both cosmopolitan and rural. It also means breaking a thick glass ceiling where no woman had won a legislative seat in the past. But she is equal to the task. Her candidacy speaks to women and young families across the constituency.

Yola North/Yola South/Girei has another accomplished Engineer in the person of Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad An engineer and the youngest of our Representatives candidates, carrying the energy and technical mindset the capital region is looking for. He comes with a record of distinguished service record from the Federal Capital and family name that represents excellence in service.

The State House of Assembly is made up of Twenty-Five Constituencies.The State Assembly is the level of government closest to the people, and the APC has fielded a candidate in every one of Adamawa’s 25 State constituencies.

Our State Constituency
Candidates good, experienced and winners anyday anytime. Why we see them as the winners.

Yola South has Mustapha Aminu a strong voice of the younger generation in the State capital’s fast-growing urban constituency.

Yola North has Umar Suleiman Alkali an experienced candidate with the maturity and standing to lead in the political heart of the capital.

Mubi North has another experienced legislator in the person of Paul Samuel. He has represented the commercial nerve center of Adamawa State very well. His focus is the commercial and educational progress of the area.

Mubi South has a young veteran Legislative aide as candidate. He is Hamza Zubairu a passionate job creator with a background in technical training and a practical, results-first approach. His appeal to the youth is his commitment to providing jobs to young people.

Demsa Constituency has Iliya James
an economist with a Master’s degree. He is among the most highly qualified candidates in our Assembly list, ready to speak for jobs and local enterprise.

Numan Constituency has Nzadon Timothy Leonard
a lawyer with postgraduate legal training, a young legislative mind for the riverside constituency.

Lamurde has Bauna Pawakai Myandasa as the candidate. A veteran whose experience and maturity are an asset to his people. Ever ready to speak to community issues, Bauna is a politician with a passion for progress and development. He has a strong voice that will lift Lamurde very high.

Song Constituency has Kefas Emmanuel as our candidate. He has a strong commitment to Education with experience in both teaching and politics. A grassroots politician, Kefas hopes to use his community connections and standing as a respected elder to deliver the ticket.

Girei has Alfa Muhammad Raji. He holds a Diploma in Public Administration and is trained in how government and communities connect. He comes with a pedigree that lifts the downtrodden through care, compassion and commitment, the three Cs that make every good politician highly consequential.

In Ganye consituency we have the dogged fighter Musa Misa as our candidate. A graduate of Public Administration, ready to bring the needs of the hills to the Assembly. He fought for that seat before and he triumphed despite facing enomous challenges. Today some of his former challengers will fight on his side. Victory is indeed asdured.

In Toungo Constituency we have a strong voice of the people in the person of Calvin Kefas. A university graduate with competence in community relations, Kefas will be representing a border constituency that deserves a strong voice. The choice is indeed perfect.

Koma/Leko Constituency otherwise called Jada 1 constituency has Geoffrey Bulus as candidate. His background is environmental-health training, relevant to a rugged highland constituency. He hopes to galvanise a predominantly Rural Constituency to address it’s many challenges.

Jada/Mbulo Constituency which is also known as Jada II constituency has Buba Mohammed Jidjiwa one of the youngest as our candidate. He comes with fresh energy and a youth focus into the race. In an era where young voters are set to determine outcomes, he represents a hopeful success for our party.

Fufore/Gurin also known as Fufore I Constituency put forward Modibbo Mahmud Dahiru as our Candidate. A grassroots operator he is well grounded in Fufore and Gurin with a promise to advance their issues in the state Assembly.

Verre is Fufore II Constituency with Hamajabu Japhet a graduate whose maturity and faith background command respect in the constituency as our candidate.

Uba/Gaya is also known as Hong I Constituency. As our candidate in this important constituency Adum Hyellapaburi John represents a strong hope for success. He is a respected grassroots politician with deep roots in the close-knit constituency.

Hong Constituency has Wesley Bathiya the current Speaker of the Adamawa State House of Assembly as our candidate. A man with a lot to showcase, his is one Constituency we can bank on anyday, anytime. A highly placed politician yet very humble and committed to the welfare of ordinary citizens, Bathiya Wesley is beacon of hope for our party beyond just his constituency. His commitment to education in Hong is total. The youth see a hero in him and a man who could defy any odd to deliver on a promise made.

Nassarawo/Binyeri or Mayo Belwa I Constituency has Filibus Musa Eli a B.Tech holder with a promise to bringing technical skill to his constituents as our candidate. He holds a promise to bring value and virtue to the Assembly.

Mayo-Belwa or Mayo Belwa II Constituency had Mahmud Musa Hammanyero Kallamu as our candidate. He is an experienced legislator from one of the most respected political families in Mayo Belwa. He holds a B.Tech from the University and is a highly respected figure in his community.

Gombi Constituency also presents Umar Rufai, a veteran of Legislative practice and grassroots politics. Umar Rufai is Science graduate majoring in Chemistry. He is very analytical and well placed to scrutinise budgets and policy and identify value for his Constituency.

Shelleng Constituency has Kantomon Bulus M. as our candidate. He is a Polytechnic-trained candidate with the experience of long service and community relations.

Madagali Constituency has Jilantikiri Haruna as our candidate with the standing and seniority to represent the far north constituency.

Maiha is putting forward an experienced and highly educated personality in the person of Jingi Belel Ahmed. He holds a Master’s degree in Peace and Conflict Studies, valuable in a region that prizes harmony and cooperation.

Michika Constituency has Yerima Moses as our candidate with a diploma, representing a constituency with a proud political tradition. He has a strong conbection with the grassroots.

Guyuk Consituency has an experienced legislator and a youth activist in the person of Peter Sunday as our candidate. He comes to the race with the energy of a new generation and the experience of a veteran legislator. Winning ways are always his ways and this time will not be different.

This is our score card going into the 2027 elections. Every office on the ballot has an APC candidate, so voters can choose the party from top to bottom and have a government at the Federal, State and local levels that speaks with one voice.

It is balanced. The ticket draws on all three Senatorial Districts and all 21 Local Government Areas, and brings together lawyers, engineers, teachers, bankers, economists, nurses and public administrators, men and women, elders and young people.

It is diverse, yet it is connected. A President, a governorship candidate, three Senators, eight Representatives and twenty-five Assembly members all working from the same platform means that Adamawa’s needs travel through one chain of cooperation, rather than being lost between rival parties.

A Final Word
To the voters of Adamawa: when you step into the polling unit, you are not choosing thirty-eight individuals in isolation. You are choosing a team that has promised to work as one.

The Adamawa APC Campaign Council will stand behind every candidate, in every constituency, until the last vote is counted.

*One Ticket. One Team. One Adamawa.* That is our maxim at the Media Directorate of the Adamawa State APC Campaign Council.

Ahmad Sajoh, fnipr is Chairman Media Directorate, Adamawa APC Campaign Council.