By Mati Ali
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has moved to consolidate its political coalition in Jigawa State with the formal acceptance of the deputy governorship nomination by veteran politician, Mallam Aminu Ibrahim Ringim, completing the party’s ticket ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
Ringim accepted the nomination at his residence in Ringim on Sunday, a development party leaders believe will strengthen the ADC’s growing coalition and broaden its appeal across the state’s three senatorial districts.
His emergence as running mate to Senator Sabo Mohammed Nakudu comes after weeks of consultations among party leaders and key stakeholders aimed at building a united front capable of challenging the state’s established political order in 2027.
In his acceptance remarks, Ringim described the nomination as both an honour and a responsibility, pledging to deploy his political experience and network in support of the party’s quest to provide an alternative platform for governance in Jigawa State.
Political observers say Ringim’s selection is intended to complement Nakudu’s strengths while leveraging the former’s decades of experience in public administration and grassroots politics.
Ringim’s political career spans nearly five decades. He served as a member of the House of Representatives, Commissioner for Agriculture and Chief of Staff, and has remained an influential figure in Jigawa politics, having contested the governorship on three occasions under different political parties.
Beyond his public service record, Ringim was instrumental in the negotiations and consultations that culminated in Nakudu’s emergence as the ADC governorship candidate. Party insiders credit him with helping to reconcile divergent interests and mobilise support around a common objective.
His decision to accept the deputy governorship slot, despite his own history as a governorship contender, has been interpreted by party faithful as a demonstration of political accommodation and commitment to the coalition’s larger electoral ambitions.
Analysts believe the Nakudu-Ringim partnership gives the ADC a blend of legislative experience, administrative competence and grassroots influence that could make the party more competitive as political realignments gather pace ahead of the 2027 elections.
With its governorship ticket now settled, the ADC is expected to shift attention to expanding its membership base, strengthening local government structures and engaging voters on policy issues as the countdown to the next electoral cycle begins.
For the party, the completion of the Nakudu-Ringim ticket marks more than the unveiling of candidates—it signals the beginning of what it hopes will be a coordinated campaign to reshape Jigawa’s political landscape in 2027.