2027: Ex-Bauchi SSG, Kashim emerges NDC governorship candidate

Kashim M. Baba, a former Senior Special Assistant to the Bauchi State governor, was announced in 2027 as the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for the Bauchi State governorship election. He is positioning himself as a reform‑focused alternative to the ruling parties, emphasizing youth empowerment, anti‑corruption measures and improved infrastructure for the largely agrarian state. The nomination marks the NDC’s first major bid for the Bauchi governorship since the party’s formation. Views Nigeria