Nigeria, May 23 -- The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has affirmed a former senator, Halliru Jika, as its candidate for the 2027 Bauchi State governorship election, resolving earlier internal party tensions through consensus.

The party's electoral committee for the primaries, chaired by a retired army general, Ishaya Bauka, announced the affirmation on Friday at the Grand Conference Hall in Bauchi.

The exercise was monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Mr Bauka said the process followed the party's constitution and democratic guidelines. He noted that the committee was mandated to affirm Mr Jika and other candidates ahead of the 2027 polls.

The affirmation comes after months of manoeuvring....