Gombe PDP’s 2023 candidate Jibrin Barde joins ADC ahead of 2027 polls
Jibrin Barde, the 2023 governorship candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Gombe State, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He announced his defection at his residence, displaying his new ADC membership card on June 4, 2025. Barde emphasized his commitment to rescuing Gombe State from business-driven politics and called for purposeful leadership. The move comes as political realignments intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Key takeaways
- Jibrin Barde left the PDP in early 2025 and has now revalidated his membership with the ADC.
- He cited the need to rescue Gombe State from what he described as governance by business interests and poor infrastructure.
- Barde is part of a broader movement, “Salon Tafiya,” involving national leaders like Atiku Abubakar.
- He urged residents not to sell their votes, warning against accepting inducements like pasta or N500.
- Barde called on others to join the ADC, promising a new era of collective and purposeful leadership.
