The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, organised a primary election for aspirants contesting for seats into the House of Representatives in the 2027 general elections.

According to the publicity secretary, Nazif Sabo in a statement on Monday, said that the party organised the election on Sunday, saying 12 candidates emerged the party’s flag bearers.

He quoted the Chairman, Primary Election Committee for Bauchi State, Ali Ibrahim who announced the results of the Party’s primary elections conducted on 17th May, 2026 across the various federal constituencies in Bauchi State.

Having screened and cleared by the National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, “the duly cleared aspirants were presented to delegates and party members for affirmation in accordance with the Constitution of the Party and the Electoral Guidelines, 2026.

“At the conclusion of the affirmation exercise, the delegates unanimously affirmed the following candidates as the duly nominated candidates of the Party for the respective House of Representatives seats in the forthcoming 2027 General Elections.”

According to him, the successful candidates include; Khalid Barau Ningi – Ningi/Warji Federal Constituency. Zahradeen Aminu Abubakar – Shira/Giade Federal Constituency. Hussaini A. Umar – Toro Federal Constituency. Abubakar Usman –Ganjuwa/Darazo Federal Constituency. Idris Yusuf Duguri – Alkaleri/Kirfi Federal Constituency.

Others are: Abdullahi Musa Tela – Zaki Federal Constituency. Shehu Yakubu – Jama’are/Itas-Gadau Federal Constituency. Ahmad Muhammad Dambam – Misau/Dambam Federal Constituency. Muhammad Garba Dogo – Katagum Federal Constituency. Isah Mohammed Wabu – Gamawa Federal Constituency. Maryam Garba Bagel – Dass/Tafawa Balewa/Bogoro Federal Constituency. Aliyu Abdullahi – Bauchi Federal Constituency.

He congratulated all the successful candidates and wished them the best in the forthcoming 2027 General Elections.