{
  "id": 1283902,
  "title": "Jigawa PDP open to candidate swaps ahead of 2027 elections",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/jigawa-pdp-open-to-candidate-swaps-ahead-of-2027-elections",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-16T14:03:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/jigawa-pdp-open-to-candidate-swaps-ahead-of-2027-elections/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Jigawa State has expressed openness to swapping some of its candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections, in a bid to strengthen their position. The state's governorship candidate, Mustapha Sule Lamido, revealed this during a meeting dedicated to Jigawa South-West stakeholders and the formal exchange of a senatorial candidate. He emphasized the party's commitment to ensuring a successful outcome in the upcoming election. Lamido stated that the PDP is actively expanding its network to attract more politicians and accommodate those who may replace existing candidates. He clarified that candidate swaps are not intended to diminish an individual's significance, but rather to provide everyone an equal opportunity to contribute to the party's unity and victory. Hon. Babandi Ibrahim Gimel, the Jigawa State PDP chairman, confirmed that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has granted the party the authority to nominate candidates at any point within the designated timeframe. Though the nomination process had already concluded through primary elections, there remains an additional window for candidate replacement. He reported that two replacements have already occurred, with Aminu Wada Abubakar being substituted with former Inspector-General of Police Suleiman Abba for the Jigawa South-West Senatorial seat, and Abubakar now vying for the Dutse/Kiyawa House of Representatives ticket. Gimel expressed optimism about attracting more candidates and assured that all supporters of the party will be acknowledged and rewarded.",
  "summary": "The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Jigawa State says it is open to swapping some of its candidates as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The governorship candidate of the party, Mustapha Sule Lamido, disclosed this while speaking during the Jigawa South-West stakeholders’ meeting and the formal […] Jigawa PDP open to candidate swaps ahead of…",
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}