{
  "id": 19871456,
  "title": "2027: Ashiru remains ADC gubernatorial candidate in Kaduna - Party clarifies",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/2027-ashiru-remains-adc-gubernatorial-candidate-in-kaduna-party",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T20:15:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/13/2027-ashiru-remains-adc-gubernatorial-candidate-in-kaduna-party-clarifies/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna State has clarified that Hon. Isa Muhammed Ashiru remains their official gubernatorial candidate for the 2027 general elections. The campaign council issued a statement on Friday night, addressing confusion surrounding campaign banners erected by an individual claiming to represent the party. Dr John Markus Ayuba, the Director General of the Isa Ashiru Campaign Council, acknowledged everyone's right to pursue political ambitions but wanted to reassure the party's members, supporters, and the electorate that Ashiru is the recognized candidate. The council emphasized that this position is supported by INEC portal records and party documents. They urged ADC members and supporters not to be misled by unsubstantiated claims or publicity materials, stressing that political ambition must be pursued legally and democratically. Ashiru has already sought legal redress regarding the situation, and the council remains confident that the matter will be resolved through proper legal channels.",
  "summary": "Against the campaign banner circulated across Kaduna and its environs on Friday, November 13, 2026, the Isa Ashiru Campaign Council has called on members of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, supporters of Hon. Isa Muhammed Ashiru and the general public to disregard attempts by certain individuals to create confusion over the party's governorship candidacy ahead […] 2027: Ashiru remains ADC…",
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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."
}