2027: Ashiru remains ADC gubernatorial candidate in Kaduna – Party clarifies
Against the campaign banner circulated across Kaduna and its environs on Friday, November 13, 2026, the Isa Ashiru Campaign Council has called on members of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, supporters of Hon. Isa Muhammed Ashiru and the general public to disregard attempts by certain individuals to create confusion over the party's governorship candidacy ahead of the 2027 general elections in Kaduna State.
Dr John Markus Ayuba, Director General, Isa Ashiru Campaign Council, in a statement on Friday night said the council's attention has been drawn to the circulation and erection of campaign banners across different parts of Kaduna State by an individual purportedly presenting himself as the governorship candidate of the ADC in the forthcoming 2027 elections.
While acknowledging the right of every qualified individual to pursue legitimate political ambitions, the Campaign Council considers it necessary to clarify the position of the party and reassure its members, supporters and the electorate that there is no ambiguity regarding its recognised governorship candidate.
"For the avoidance of doubt, Rt. Hon. Isa Muhammed Ashiru remains the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Kaduna State, having successfully emerged from the party's governorship primary election and subsequently received the party's Certificate of Return.
"Furthermore, as of Friday, 13th November, 2026, the Campaign Council maintains that Rt. Hon. Isa Muhammed Ashiru is the name reflected on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal as the ADC governorship candidate for Kaduna State," the statement said.
This position, according to the council, is also supported by the relevant party documents and records made available to the public.
"It is therefore important for ADC members, our teeming supporters and the general public not to be misled by political activities, publicity materials or campaign banners being circulated by individuals whose claims do not reflect the position being advanced by the party and the Ashiru Campaign Council.
"The Campaign Council wishes to emphasise that political ambition must be pursued within the ambit of the law and established democratic procedures. No amount of publicity, banner erection or self-proclamation can, in itself, confer the status of a political party's duly nominated governorship candidate on any individual.
"In demonstrating his commitment to the rule of law and respect for democratic institutions, Rt. Hon. Isa Muhammed Ashiru has already approached the appropriate court to seek redress over the circumstances surrounding these developments. We remain confident that the issues will be addressed through the due process of law," it said.
2027: Ashiru remains ADC gubernatorial candidate in Kaduna – Party clarifies