{
  "id": 1769230,
  "title": "2027: ADC affirms Dandare Maqera as Arewa/Dandi Reps candidate",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/2027-adc-affirms-dandare-maqera-as-arewa-dandi-reps-candidate",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T18:00:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/18/2027-adc-affirms-dandare-maqera-as-arewa-dandi-reps-candidate/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Tuesday, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) officially announced Hon. Muhammad Dandare Maqera as its candidate for the Arewa/Dandi Federal Constituency seat in Kebbi State's 2027 House of Representatives elections. This affirmation took place in Kamba, the capital of Dandi Local Government Area. The decision was made by an ADC committee headed by Chairman Dr Salihu Muhammad Danjimma, with Secretary-General Umar Abdullahi and other committee members. Representatives from Kebbi State's ADC leadership, including State Vice Chairman Musa Dagwaya Argungu, Organising Secretary Isah Izamzam, and Auditor Bello Muhammad, alongside INEC officials and security agency representatives, were also in attendance. Additionally, ADC officials and members from Arewa and Dandi, including party chairmen from both local governments, participated in the event. Following this affirmation, ADC declared Dandare Maqera as its candidate for the upcoming 2027 election.",
  "summary": "The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has affirmed Hon. Muhammad Dandare Maqera as its candidate for the House of Representatives seat representing Arewa/Dandi Federal Constituency of Kebbi State in the 2027 elections. The affirmation exercise was held on Tuesday in Kamba, headquarters of Dandi Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The exercise was conducted by an […] 2027: ADC affirms Dandare…",
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    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "2027: Reps Minority Leader, G100 push for single opposition presidential candidate",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/2027-reps-minority-leader-g100-push-for-single-opposition",
        "published": "2026-08-18T19:44:46.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}