ADC picks ex-APC aspirant to challenge Ndume in Borno

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has chosen erstwhile All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant Idris Gatumbwa Mamman Durkwa arsenic its statement campaigner for Borno South Senatorial District up of the 2027 elections.

The spot is presently held by Senator Ali Ndume, who has already secured the APC summons to question a 5th word successful office.

If elected, Durkwa would regenerate the long-serving legislator known for his outspoken views connected nationalist issues.

The ADC besides screened 2 different senatorial hopefuls — Fugu Ibrahim for Borno North and Babagana Zanna for Borno Central.

Speaking to journalists aft the screening, ADC Organising Secretary Mohammed Umar Bolori said Durkwa emerged arsenic the party’s statement choice.

“He was presented to reposition ADC’s unity, growth, and electoral occurrence successful confederate Borno, the authorities and beyond,” Bolori said.

He added that 3 governorship aspirants and respective House of Representatives hopefuls were besides screened for the enactment primaries successful areas wherever the statement statement did not succeed.

ADC picks ex-APC aspirant to situation Ndume successful Borno