Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, on Tuesday named the Executive Chairman of the Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service, Jerry Adams, as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election, describing the decision as a reaffirmation of his administration’s commitment to inclusion, equity and good governance.
He announced the nomination in a statement he personally signed, saying Adams’ emergence reflected the values of justice, fairness and merit that had guided his administration since assuming office on May 29, 2023.
According to Mr Sani, the choice of Adams goes beyond the selection of a deputy governorship candidate, stressing that it reinforces his administration’s vision of building a united, peaceful and inclusive Kaduna State.
“This decision is far greater than the selection of a deputy governorship candidate. It is a reaffirmation of the values that have guided our administration since I took the oath of office on 29 May 2023; the values of inclusion, justice, fairness, equity and the unwavering conviction that every citizen of Kaduna State deserves a genuine sense of belonging,” the governor said.
Mr Sani described Kaduna as a state blessed with diverse ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds, noting that the diversity should be seen as a strength rather than a source of division.
“Our history has taught us difficult lessons about the heavy cost of division, mistrust and exclusion. Yet it has also shown us that when we choose dialogue over discord, inclusion over alienation and justice over prejudice, our people achieve extraordinary things together,” he added.
The governor said his administration had, over the past three years, prioritised equitable distribution of development projects across the state’s 23 local government areas, with investments in roads, education, healthcare, agriculture, water supply, rural development and social protection.
