
Governorship candidates of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) across seven North West Nigerian states have signed Compact 2027-2031, a regional covenant on security, development and shared prosperity ahead of next year's gubernatorial election. The signing, organised by the North West Governorship Strategy Group at the Yar'Adua Centre in Abuja, also included backing for former vice president Atiku Abubakar's proposal to reverse the fuel subsidy policy.
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Governorship candidates of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Nigeria's seven North West states have signed a development covenant ahead of the 2027 general elections, pledging a minimum wage of 110,000 naira. The declaration, titled 'Northwest ADC Governorship Candidates' Compact 2027–2031,' outlines plans for the socio-economic emancipation of the region and reforms aimed at protecting citizens, according to Daily Trust.
Daily Trust·September 9, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Seven ADC governorship candidates in Nigeria’s Northwest signed a regional compact and unveiled a four-year plan focused on insecurity, food crisis, education, healthcare, jobs and economic integration. According to ThisDay Live, the candidates also backed Atiku Abubakar’s promise to reverse the removal of fuel subsidy and pledged a N110,000 minimum wage, framing the pact as joint regional action on security and development.
ThisDay Live·September 9, 2026 at 12:44 PM
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Channels TV·September 9, 2026 at 12:11 PM
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Vanguard (NG)·September 9, 2026 at 2:18 PM
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Ripples Nigeria·September 4, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Governorship candidates of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Nigeria's North-West zone have pledged to implement a N110,000 minimum wage, construct 21 hospitals, and end insecurity if elected in the 2027 elections. According to Punch, the promises are contained in a compact signed by the candidates, outlining their commitments to voters across the region ahead of the polls. The pledges target key concerns including workers' welfare, healthcare access, and the persistent security challenges affecting North-West states.
Punch·September 9, 2026 at 1:57 PM