PDP Senator Zanna loses 2027 return ticket in Jigawa

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: May 21, 2026Country: Nigeria

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PDP Senator Zanna loses 2027 return ticket in Jigawa

Senator Mustapha Khabeeb, representing the Jigawa South-West Senatorial District, has lost his bid for the 2027 elections. The APC panel urged Oyo gubernatorial aspirants to accept the primary outcome in good faith. Additionally, David Umahi called on the South-East to support President Bola Tinubu to avoid losing federal projects.

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