Bago Retains Yakubu Garba as Niger State Governor Umaru Bago confirms his deputy will run alongside him in the 2027 governorship election
Governor Umaru Mohammed Bago of Niger State has announced that Deputy Governor Yakubu Garba will remain his running mate for the 2027 governorship election, ending speculation over possible changes to the ticket.
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Governor Bago made the announcement on Tuesday at the Government House in Minna, where he confirmed that Garba would accompany him as the state prepares for the next governorship contest.
The decision means the Bago Retains Yakubu Garba announcement keeps the current leadership partnership intact as the administration moves towards the 2027 election cycle.
“According to the provision of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, when the governor is to submit a nomination to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, he shall nominate a deputy governor,” Bago said.
“In the last few months, a lot of things have been in the air. So, I have called you to come and witness that my Deputy, Yakubu Garba, is still my running mate in 2027,” he added.
Yakubu Garba, a retired civil servant and politician from Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, has served as deputy governor since May 29, 2023.
Before becoming deputy governor, Garba represented Shiroro Constituency in the Niger State House of Assembly, where he held various leadership positions during his legislative career.
He also built experience within the state civil service, serving in different capacities before joining active politics.
The announcement provides clarity on the Niger State governorship ticket ahead of the 2027 elections, as political parties and candidates across the country continue preparations and internal consultations.
Governor Bago and Deputy Governor Garba were elected in 2023 under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and have worked together in leading the state over the past three years.
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The retention of Garba is expected to strengthen continuity within the administration’s political structure as the election season gradually approaches.
