Kaduna Governor Names IRS Chief Jerry Adams Running Mate

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani announced on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, that he has selected Jerry Adams, the state’s Internal Revenue Service chairman, as his running mate for the 2027 gubernatorial election. The announcement, made in Kaduna, confirms Adams will replace the current Deputy Governor, Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe, on the All Progressives Congress ticket for the next election cycle.

Governor Sani described the selection as a strategic step to consolidate peace and inclusive governance, stating it reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to principles of justice, fairness, and equity. He emphasized that the decision followed extensive consultations and reflection. Balarabe, who has served as deputy governor since 2019, is completing her second term and is constitutionally ineligible to run again.

In his statement, Sani framed the nomination as more than filling a political slot, calling it a symbol of determination to strengthen unity and ensure every resident feels a sense of belonging regardless of religion, ethnicity, or geography. He highlighted Kaduna’s diversity as a strength and outlined his administration’s efforts over the past three years to heal divisions and...