Add as a preferred source …as guber candidate unveils running mate As the race to Dogirei Government House, Yola, gathers pace, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate has received a boost, as over 200 members of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Adamawa State have joined the SDP, declaring support for the party’s governorship candidate, Christopher Nathaniel, and his running mate.
The development brings a new group of political actors into the SDP fold as the governorship candidates intensify preparations ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Speaking on behalf of the former NNPP members, Dr Mustapha Mohammad Abbo said their decision was informed by Nathaniel’s policies and political agenda for Adamawa State, which they believe are the best for the state.
They made the declaration of joining the SDP during the official unveiling of Dr Fauziyah Ahmed Rufai as the party’s deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 general election. The unveiling, which coincided with the SDP Stakeholders Consultative Open Joint Session Meeting, was attended by party leaders, stakeholders, candidates, officials and supporters of the party, with the aim of strengthening internal coordination and charting a common course ahead of the election.
Dr Rufai was presented to the party stakeholders as the running mate to the SDP governorship candidate, Christopher Nathaniel, marking another major step in the party’s preparations for the governorship contest. Speaking at the meeting, Nathaniel described the choice of Dr Rufai as one reached after careful consideration of the qualities, experience and capacity required to complement the governorship ticket and contribute to the development of Adamawa State.
Dr Rufai, a petroleum geologist, university lecturer and researcher, brings an academic and professional background to the ticket. Her emergence also places a woman in a prominent position on the SDP governorship ticket, Nathaniel said. The consultative session provided an opportunity for stakeholders to reaffirm the need for unity, cooperation and an issue-focused campaign as the party intensifies its engagement across Adamawa State.
With the formal unveiling of Dr Fauziyah Ahmed Rufai, PhD, the SDP governorship ticket of Christopher Nathaniel and Fauziyah Ahmed Rufai has now been presented to party stakeholders as the party continues preparations for the 2027 election.
