2027: Power-sharing, candidate-substitution disputes threaten ADC’s chances in Jigawa

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Jigawa State is facing internal disputes over power-sharing and candidate substitution ahead of the 2027 elections. Gubernatorial candidate Sabo Nakudu and party chieftain Bashir Jumbo have engaged in public spats over a power-sharing arrangement. These disputes are threatening the party's chances in the state, where it already faces an uphill battle against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The internal crisis adds to the challenges facing the ADC in the Northwestern state.

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