Sunday, May 10, 2026 - Prince Adewole Adebayo has emerged as the presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He emerged through a unanimous decision by delegates from
the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory during the party’s national
convention held on Saturday at the Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
Memorial Stadium, Bauchi.
The delegates adopted a voice vote conducted by state
chairmen, in line with the party’s constitution and electoral guidelines.
Adebayo was the sole aspirant for the presidential ticket
and was returned unopposed.
The convention also produced new national officers of the
party in line with its constitution.
Prof. Sadiq Umar Abubakar Gombe emerged as National
Chairman, while Senator Ugochukwu Uba was elected Deputy National Chairman
(South), and Dr Olu Agunloye became National Secretary.
Other elected officials include Hajiya Mariam Maggie Batubo
as Treasurer, Barr. Joseph Achile Abu as National Organising Secretary, Anaba
Rufus Aiyenigba as National Publicity Secretary, Barr. Aderemi Abimbola as
Legal Adviser, and Mallam Bello Ado Hussaini as Financial Secretary.
Others are Hajiya Sa’adatu Abdullahi as Women Leader, Hon.
Daniel Ibe as Youth Leader, Rosemary Effiong as Welfare Secretary, and Chief
Lekan Alabi as Leader of Persons with Disabilities.
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