Kano PDP affirms Mohammed Abacha as governorship candidate

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: September 16, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Kano PDP affirms Mohammed Abacha as governorship candidate

The Kano State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has affirmed Mohammed Abacha as its governorship candidate. Meanwhile, PDP candidate in Cross River, Arthur Jarvis Archibong, alleged that opponents are planning to unleash cult violence. The PDP spokesman, Haruna Jungudo, criticized Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, stating he can only urge Nigerians to vote for Bola Tinubu, not the PDP.

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