ADC names Rep Bello Ambarura as its deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 Sokoto election alongside Manir Muhammad Dan-Iya
The African Democratic Congress has nominated the member representing Illela/Gwadabawa Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Bello Ambarura, as its deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 governorship election in Sokoto State.
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The nomination was announced on Monday in a statement signed by the party’s Sokoto State Publicity Secretary, Lamir Aminu, who said Ambarura would run alongside the ADC’s governorship candidate, Manir Muhammad Dan-Iya.
According to Aminu, the decision followed extensive consultations within the party and was made in line with Section 187(1) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended.
He said the nomination reflected the party’s commitment to presenting a credible leadership team capable of delivering effective governance in Sokoto State.
“The decision reflects the party’s commitment to presenting a competent, credible and people-oriented leadership team capable of delivering good governance in Sokoto State,” the statement said.
The ADC described Ambarura as an experienced administrator whose public service career spans both the civil service and elective offices.
Before joining partisan politics, Ambarura rose through the ranks of the Sokoto State Civil Service to become a Permanent Secretary. He later served as Commissioner for Commerce and Industries.
In 2019, he was elected to the Sokoto State House of Assembly, where he served as Majority Leader until 2023 before winning election to the House of Representatives to represent Illela/Gwadabawa Federal Constituency.
The party expressed confidence that Ambarura’s experience in public administration and legislative affairs would complement Dan-Iya’s leadership and strengthen the ADC’s campaign ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
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The announcement comes as political parties continue to unveil candidates and build alliances in preparation for the 2027 general elections, with Sokoto expected to be among the closely watched governorship contests.
