Adamu Abubakar, brother to former military head of state Abdulsalami Abubakar, has won the All Progressives Congress primary election for Chanchaga Federal Constituency. The victory clears his path to contest the House of Representatives seat in the 2027 general elections.
Adamu's emergence as the APC standard-bearer in Chanchaga, located in Niger State, comes as the ruling party continues to consolidate its membership ahead of the 2027 polls. The primary was decided among party members in the constituency who voted to select their preferred candidate for the National Assembly race.
Abdulsalami Abubakar, who ruled Nigeria between 1998 and 1999 following the death of General Sani Abacha, has largely stayed away from electoral politics since his time as head of state. His brother's political emergence marks a return of sorts for the family to active participation in democratic governance. Abdulsalami himself served as military president during a critical transition period that handed over power to civilian rule.
Adamu's primary victory suggests strong backing within the APC structure in Chanchaga, though the actual general election in 2027 will pit him against candidates from other parties including the Peoples Democratic Party and Labour Party. The Chanchaga constituency has remained a competitive space in Niger State politics, with representation historically contested between dominant political forces in the state.
Adamu is expected to begin campaign activities ahead of the 2027 election, leveraging both his party's structure and his family connections to mobilize support across the constituency.
