Hassan Turaki.
The Sabo Mohammed Nakudu/Mallam Aminu Ibrahim Ringim Campaign Organisation has rejected a petition against the African Democratic Congress, ADC, governorship candidate in Jigawa State, Senator Sabo Mohammed Nakudu, CON, describing it as false, malicious and politically motivated.
In a press statement signed by Mati Ali of the Campaign’s Media and Publicity Directorate, the organisation said the petition dated July 7, 2026, and circulated by Mallam Bello Zaki of Kazaure, was a “calculated campaign of defamation” designed to tarnish the candidate’s reputation.
The petition, purportedly signed by two ADC members from Gwaram LGA, accused Senator Nakudu of misconduct.
The Campaign Organisation dismissed the allegations, saying: “For the avoidance of doubt, Senator Sabo Mohammed Nakudu has never been convicted of, nor found culpable for, any act of corruption or misconduct as maliciously insinuated by the petitioners.
“It blamed “disgruntled political actors within and outside our party” and vested interests in the ruling establishment for orchestrating the smear campaign out of desperation over the growing acceptance of the ADC ticket in the state ahead of 2027.
The statement added that Senator Nakudu built a distinguished record as an international businessman for over three decades before joining politics, and that his public service has been defined by developmental projects and people-centred programmes.
The Campaign Organisation warned that it would pursue legal action against all individuals and groups involved in the “conception, sponsorship, financing, publication and dissemination” of the defamatory material.
It urged ADC members and the people of Jigawa to disregard the petition and reaffirmed its focus on delivering “practical solutions, progressive policies and a clear vision for a prosperous, inclusive and economically vibrant Jigawa State.
“The organisation expressed optimism that “by the grace of Almighty Allah” the ADC ticket of Sabo Nakudu and Aminu Ringim would secure victory in the 2027 General Elections.
