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2027 elections: Soba, Lawal, Adamu emerge Kaduna ADC senatorial candidates - Blueprint Newspapers LimitedElection2027 Senate Elections →
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BirthplaceKaduna State
OccupationPolitician
Khalid Ibrahim Mustapha Soba is a Nigerian politician who is a African Democratic Congress (ADC) nominee for the 2027 Senate Elections in Kaduna.
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Biography
Khalid Ibrahim Mustapha is a Nigerian politician affiliated with the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
He currently serves as Senator for Kaduna North in the 10th Nigerian National Assembly, having been elected in the 2023 general election.
His victory came after defeating Sulaiman Abdu Kwari. Prior to this, he was a member of the House of Representatives representing Soba Federal Constituency from 2007 until 2015 for the 6th and 7th National Assembly sessions.
Mustapha was initially a member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) before joining ADC. He secured the PDP primary election with 257 votes, positioning him as the official candidate in the 2023 Nigerian general elections.
Party Positions
Policy positions from African Democratic Congress (ADC)'s manifesto.
Healthcare
ADC commits to establishing specialist health facilities using military and university teaching hospitals with corporate partnerships for primary and affordable healthcare, focusing on rural areas and preventive care.
Anti-corruption
ADC pledges to enforce existing laws, modify them to deter corruption, and introduce legislation to support due process while ensuring severe penalties for electoral fraud like rigging or vote buying.
Enterprise grant support
ADC plans to support youth empowerment programs, including skills development, job creation, and promotion of talents in arts, sports, and culture through government initiatives.
Governance & Reform
ADC will make electoral malpractices such as rigging, vote buying, and monetary inducements illegal with severe penalties.
Security & Defense
ADC will promote legislation enabling local governments and states to create their own police forces for enhanced community safety.
Infrastructure
ADC will develop road and rail transportation infrastructures, linking towns with federal routes and ensuring cooperation between Federal, State, and Local Government for improved connectivity.
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Place of Birth, Occupation: Wikidata ↗
Bio: Wikipedia ↗