The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has concluded governorship primaries in Plateau, Oyo, Kaduna, Katsina, Abia, Nasarawa, Rivers, Cross River, Taraba, and Kano ahead of the 2027 general election.
In Plateau state, Kefas Ropshik emerged as the party’s
governorship candidate after polling 19,938 votes to defeat three other
aspirants.
Ropshik, founder of Kefiano Group and Kefiano Autos,
described his victory as a mandate for a “united, secure and prosperous
Plateau”.
“I humbly accept the nomination of our great party with
gratitude and a renewed commitment to place Plateau First,” he said.
“This victory belongs to the people, and together we will
build a united, secure, and prosperous Plateau.”
The businessman also pledged to serve only one four-year
term if elected governor.
“Keeping in line with the already laid out zoning agreement
that keeps the peace, stability and unity of the Plateau people together, I
intend to spend just four years in government,” he said.
In Oyo, Hazeem Gbolarumi, former deputy governor of the
state, emerged as the party’s governorship candidate.
Tolulope Awoniyi, chairman of the PDP governorship primary
election committee in Oyo state, said Gbolarumi secured 3,615 votes to defeat
Beulah Adeoye, who polled 22 votes.
“By the powers vested in me as chairman of the PDP
governorship primary election committee in Oyo state, I hereby declare
Barrister Hazeem Gbolarumi as the duly elected candidate,” Awoniyi said.
Gbolarumi thanked delegates and party leaders for supporting
his ambition.
“I appreciate our delegates, leaders, and supporters across
the 33 local government areas for believing in our shared vision for Oyo
state,” he said.
In Kaduna state, Shehu Bawa, a former member of the house of
representatives, secured the PDP governorship ticket after polling 124,170
votes.
Ibrahim Lawal said Bawa defeated Haruna Saeed, who scored
22,010 votes.
Following his victory, Bawa pledged to tackle insecurity and
poverty in Kaduna state.
In Katsina state, ex-senator Garba Lado emerged as the PDP
consensus governorship candidate.
Muhammad Kankara, chairman of the election committee, said
77,013 valid votes were cast in favour of Danmarke during the affirmation
exercise.
“Having scored the majority of the lawful votes cast,
Senator Garba Yakubu Lado Danmarke is hereby declared the winner of the PDP
governorship primary election in Katsina state,” Kankara said.
In Kano state, Muhammad Dalhatu defeated Mohammed Abacha,
the eldest son of the late former head of state, Sani Abacha, to secure the
party’s governorship ticket.
Umar Hadejia, chairman of the election committee, said
Dalhatu polled 2,233 votes while Abacha secured 749 votes.
“Having scored the highest number of valid votes cast,
Alhaji Muhammad Bello Dalhatu is hereby declared the winner of the PDP
governorship primary election and consequently returned as the party’s
candidate for Kano state,” Hadejia said.
The committee commended aspirants, party officials, and
security agencies for the peaceful conduct of the exercise.
In Nasarawa state, David Ombugadu, a former house of
representatives member, emerged as the PDP governorship candidate during a
stakeholders’ meeting in Lafia supervised by officials of the Independent
National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Party leaders described the endorsement as a reflection of
the confidence reposed in Ombugadu by party members across the state’s three
senatorial zones.
Speaking after his emergence, Ombugadu thanked party
stakeholders and supporters for their trust in his leadership.
He said the PDP remained united and prepared to reclaim
power in Nasarawa state in 2027. Ombugadu also unveiled Yahaya Ohinoye as his
running mate.
In Taraba state, Emmanuel Bwacha, former senator
representing Taraba south, emerged as the PDP’s sole governorship candidate
through a consensus affirmation process conducted in Jalingo.
Bwacha pledged to focus on infrastructure, economic
development, and inclusive governance if elected governor.
In Rivers state, Sam Ejekwu, an ally of FCT Minister Nyesom
Wike, emerged as the PDP consensus governorship candidate after affirmation
votes by delegates across local government areas.
Party stakeholders described his emergence as a reflection
of his grassroots political structure and public service experience.
The PDP also produced governorship candidates in Abia and
Cross River states.
Kelechi Anosike emerged as the party’s candidate in Abia,
while Arthur Jarvis secured the PDP ticket in Cross River state.
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