Usman Adamu, Bauchi State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, says political history is on his side to win the 2027 election in the state.
Mr Adamu stated this in an interview with journalists on Thursday in Abuja on the sidelines of the grand reception dinner held in honour of the PDP National Chairman, Abdulrahman Mohammed.
He said no sitting governor in the state had ever successfully installed a successor.
On his chances against a strong opponent in the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) backed by the incumbent, Governor Bala Mohammed, he said that the electorate in the state was politically sophisticated and had historically resisted imposed candidates.
“Well, the people of Bauchi are always wise. In fact, from the history of the state, there has never been a governor that was able to install a successor.
“So the chances are clear, and the coast is clear for the opposition to win,” he said.
The governorship candidate noted that the dynamics of the 2027 election would be markedly different from past cycles, shifting away from the traditional two-horse race toward a multi-party contest.
According to him, having seven or eight political parties actively contesting the governorship seat provides a significant strategic advantage for his candidature.
Mr Adamu also said that the PDP’s internal stability had made it the most viable platform for voters, noting that most competitors from other political parties were currently facing post-primary frictions.
“The advantage we have is that PDP is the only stable party in Nigeria. All other parties are enmeshed in deep political crises, especially serious primary election crises.
“After the primaries, there are lots of defections, and most people are coming back to us.
“As I speak with you, many people who are even currently in government are willing to decamp to the PDP because of our stability and our potential in the upcoming elections,” he added.
He urged Nigerian youths to support his ambition and the PDP candidates at all elective positions in the 2027 general elections.
Mr Adamu said that his primary goal, if elected, would be to restore youths’ confidence in governance by aggressively tackling unemployment.
“The major target of my government will be job creation because unemployment is what is causing a lot of social crises, leaving the youths with nowhere to go.
“Once we drive job creation, I believe that will directly cater for the unrest and social crises that are currently affecting our economy,” he said.
He lauded the emergence of Mr Mohammed as the youngest national chairman in the PDP’s history.
Mr Adamu described Mr Mohammed’s emergence as a massive encouragement to young Nigerians and a testament to the PDP’s provision of genuine opportunities for youth leadership.
(NAN)