Nigeria, May 30 -- Prominent Abuja-based auto dealer and politician, Aliyu Mohammad, popularly known as "Sarkin Mota," has emerged as the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for the House of Representatives to represent Yola North, Yola South and Girei Federal Constituency in the 2027 general election.

Mr Mohammad secured the party's ticket following the NDC primary election held on Friday, paving the way for what is expected to be a keenly contested race in Adamawa State.

The businessman-turned-politician, who has built a strong following both in Abuja and his home constituency, celebrated his emergence shortly after the exercise, describing it as the beginning of a new political movement in the constituency.

In a post on his ...