2027: Former Sokoto Deputy Governor Dan‑Iya Announces Candidacy

Dan‑Iya, who served as deputy governor of Nigeria’s Sokoto State from 2015 to 2023, announced in 2027 that he will run for the governorship of Sokoto State. He is positioning himself as a candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and emphasizes anti‑corruption, agricultural development, and youth empowerment in his platform. Views Nigeria