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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has intensified efforts to persuade former Kano State governorship candidate, Nasiru Gawuna, to contest the 2027 governorship election on its platform, as the party seeks to strengthen its political structure in key states ahead of the next general election.

Sources familiar with the development told Very Nigerian that top figures within the party have been engaging in consultations with Mr. Gawuna’s close political allies in a bid to convince him to accept the ADC governorship ticket.

According to the sources, the party has offered wide-ranging political concessions, including nominations for State House of Assembly and House of Representatives seats for loyalists aligned with the former deputy governor.

It was also gathered that ADC leaders have assured Mr. Gawuna of strong financial backing for his campaign should he agree to join the party and fly its flag in the 2027 race. Former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, and former Ambassador Faruk Yabo are reportedly among prominent political actors spearheading the ongoing moves to bring Gawuna into the ADC.

Although Gawuna has previously reaffirmed loyalty to the Kwankwasiyya political movement, insiders say sustained pressure and attractive political arrangements from the ADC have triggered fresh deliberations within his camp.

The party is also yet to officially announce the winner of its Kano governorship primary, which was contested by Ibrahim Khalil and Ibrahim Little, a delay sources link to ongoing efforts to finalise discussions with Gawuna.

Mr. Gawuna, a former deputy governor of Kano State and APC governorship candidate in the 2023 election, remains one of the most influential opposition figures in the state, with a strong grassroots following across several local government areas.

Political observers believe his entry into the race under the ADC could significantly alter the dynamics of the 2027 governorship contest in Kano, particularly against the incumbent administration. Neither Mr. Gawuna nor ADC officials have publicly commented on the reported negotiations as of the time of filing this report.

tishbite41:
No wonder Kwankwaso no trust am with the gubernatorial ticket
Gawuna entering the race on the ADC platform will make things easier for Kwankwaso
Gawuna is an APC man

IamPatriotic:
Whenever I read the opinions of Obidients on any matter that seems not to favour them or their party and Peter Obi, I burst into laughter. Just look at what this one posted.
Any non-delusional supporter of the NDC would first hope that the story is false before saying anything, because if the news turns out to be authentic, it would be a serious dent in the already delusional aspirations of Peter Obi. 😀

yarimo:
Hahaha everyday losers are getting more confused, TINUBU na una mate in politics ne

Ofunaofu:
Of course Tinubu no suppose get mate. Mandate wey bring hardship and deaths no fit get rival. Abi I lie?

kestolove95:
He should not go nd disgrace himself…Atiku cant win a polling unit in Kano

IamPatriotic:
Whenever I read the opinions of Obidients on any matter that seems not to favour them or their party and Peter Obi, I burst into laughter. Just look at what this one posted.
Any non-delusional supporter of the NDC would first hope that the story is false before saying anything, because if the news turns out to be authentic, it would be a serious dent in the already delusional aspirations of Peter Obi. 😀

FSBoperator:
If Obi smell up to 1,000 votes in Kano make I bend .

In short, Obi can not record more than 10,000 votes across the NW and NE combined.

Ofunaofu:
Prepare to bend, because he'll secure even more votes in the NE and NW than he did in 2023.

IamPatriotic:
Not enough votes to make him win in any of the regions

tishbite41:
No wonder Kwankwaso no trust am with the gubernatorial ticket
Gawuna entering the race on the ADC platform will make things easier for Kwankwaso
Gawuna is an APC man

FSBoperator:
If Obi smell up to 1,000 votes in Kano make I bend .

In short, Obi can not record more than 10,000 votes across the NW and NE combined.

Ofunaofu:
Prepare to bend, because he'll secure even more votes in the NE and NW than he did in 2023.

LagosOrigin:
Fake news ..

He can't move to another party again because of INEC deadline so he remain in NDC

FSBoperator:
If Obi smell up to 1,000 votes in Kano make I bend .

In short, Obi can not record more than 10,000 votes across the NW and NE combined.

Nice2023:
He cant move to another party because of INEC deadline which ended on the 30th of May.

And he is not planning to join ADC because that is a no go area for him politically

IamPatriotic:
Whenever I read the opinions of Obidients on any matter that seems not to favour them or their party and Peter Obi, I burst into laughter. Just look at what this one posted.
Any non-delusional supporter of the NDC would first hope that the story is false before saying anything, because if the news turns out to be authentic, it would be a serious dent in the already delusional aspirations of Peter Obi. 😀

Akpakomiza2:
Yes true but will still lose

Ofunaofu:
Of course Tinubu no suppose get mate. Mandate wey bring hardship and deaths no fit get rival. Abi I lie?

demstone:
B4 JAGABAN 28 OF 36 STATES NO FIT PAY ORDINARY 30K MINIMUM WAGE...

TODAY U NEED MICROSCOPE TO FIND STATE WEY NO FIT PAY 70K
EVEN EBONYI DEY PAY 105K

TODAY D TINIEST LOCAL GOVT GET ALMOST 1BILLION EVERY MONTH...

AND BUDGET'S OF POOR STATES LIKE ABIA, ENUGU, ZAMFARA, NIGER, KANO
THAT WAS ABOUT 150B IN 2022 IS NOW OVER 1TRILLION

IF U'RE NOT HAPPY GO BACK TO 2022
LET IKPEAZU OR UGWUANYI RULE U
COS I SUSPECT U FROM EITHER ABIA OR ENUGU