Nasarawa NDC Publicity Secretary Resigns and Backs SDP Candidate

Author: Edwin PhilipPublished on: October 27, 2026Country: Nigeria
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Nasarawa NDC Publicity Secretary Resigns and Backs SDP Candidate

Joseph Danjuma, publicity secretary of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Nasarawa State, resigned with immediate effect, citing a lack of opportunity to serve as the party’s spokesperson. He said he would join the campaign of Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate Abubakar Adamu, a former inspector-general of police, ahead of the 2027 election. Danjuma had previously backed Adamu at an Alago Support Group rally, describing him as a suitable candidate because of his public-service experience and ties to the Alago community. NDC state chairman Dogo Shammah had not responded by the time the report was filed.

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