Reports alleging that Mahdi Aliyu Muhammad, a candidate for governor in Zamfara State on the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has withdrew from the 2027 election have been rejected by his team.
According to a statement released by Salisu Mohammed Mada, his press secretary, the campaign group has characterised the report as inaccurate and deceptive, claiming that its purpose is to sow discord among party supporters and the general public.
The statement emphasised that Muhammad, having won the ADC’s primary election, is still the legitimately elected candidate for governor of Zamfara State.
The campaign claims that the candidate has not officially decided to step down from the contest or given anyone permission to do so.
Everyone should ignore the report, including party members, stakeholders, INEC, security agencies, and the public at large, according to the statement.
In addition to denouncing what it called the propagation of misinformation, the campaign issued a caution against anything that could inflame politics needlessly or undermine democratic processes.
Muhammad remains dedicated to running for governor of Zamfara State in 2027 and implementing his platform for the state’s development, as stated in the document.Published on June 4, 2026 by Mikal Attah, 2027: Zamfara ADC governorship candidate denies dropping out of campaign.
Reports alleging that Mahdi Aliyu Muhammad, a candidate for governor in Zamfara State on the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has withdrew from the 2027 election have been rejected by his team.
According to a statement released by Salisu Mohammed Mada, his press secretary, the campaign group has characterised the report as inaccurate and deceptive, claiming that its purpose is to sow discord among party supporters and the general public.
The statement emphasised that Muhammad, having won the ADC’s primary election, is still the legitimately elected candidate for governor of Zamfara State.
The campaign claims that the candidate has not officially decided to step down from the contest or given anyone permission to do so.
Everyone should ignore the report, including party members, stakeholders, INEC, security agencies, and the public at large, according to the statement.
In addition to denouncing what it called the propagation of misinformation, the campaign issued a caution against anything that could inflame politics needlessly or undermine democratic processes.
Muhammad remains dedicated to running for governor of Zamfara State in 2027 and implementing his platform for the state’s development, as stated in the document.