PDP Senator Zanna Loses 2027 Re‑election Bid in Jigawa

The senator representing Jigawa South‑West Senatorial District, Mustapha Khabeeb of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has lost his bid to secure the party’s ticket for the 2027 general elections.

The lawmaker, popularly known as Senator Zanna, was the only PDP senator elected from Jigawa State during the 2023 general elections.

He has now been replaced by Aminu Wada, a close ally of the PDP gubernatorial candidate, Mustapha Sule Lamido.

Findings revealed that Senator Zanna neither purchased the nomination form nor participated in the party’s primary election process, signalling his withdrawal from the race.

The development followed recent criticism from some constituents, who reportedly accused the senator of poor performance and openly rejected his continued representation.

Speaking during the affirmation ceremony held in Dutse, Mustapha Sule Lamido expressed confidence that the PDP would retain the senatorial seat, describing the zone as a stronghold of the party.

He also dismissed recent claims by the APC state chairman that the ruling party would reclaim the district in the next election cycle.

Lamido urged party members to remain united and committed to ensuring victory for the PDP in the 2027 elections.

Other PDP senatorial candidates affirmed by the party include Dr Aminu Taura for Jigawa North‑West and Salisu Mamuda for Jigawa North‑East.

Commenting on the exercise, the PDP State Chairman, Babandi Ibrahim Gumel, commended the process, stating that all three senatorial candidates emerged through consensus arrangements within the party.