Is Umaru Dikko Radda running in 2027 Governorship Elections?

Umaru Dikko Radda is listed as a All Progressives Congress (APC) nominee for 2027 Governorship Elections.

What party is Umaru Dikko Radda associated with for 2027?

Umaru Dikko Radda is currently listed with All Progressives Congress (APC) for 2027 Governorship Elections.

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Umaru Dikko Radda

APC

Election2027 Governorship Elections →

RaceKatsina race →

StateKatsina →

PartyAll Progressives Congress (APC) →

Born~1971 (~55)

ReligionIslam

GenderMale

EducationAbubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Ahmadu Bello University

BirthplaceDutsin-Ma

OccupationPolitician

QualificationPRIMARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE GRADE II CERTIFICATE PHDWhat do these qualifications mean?

Running MateLawal Faruk

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Umaru Dikko Radda is a Nigerian politician who is a All Progressives Congress (APC) nominee for the 2027 Governorship Elections in Katsina.

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2027APCGovernorship ElectionUpdated 2026-10-24 · SourceNominee

2023APCGovernorship Election859,892 votes · 63.0%Won→See Umaru Dikko Radda’s full career →

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Abdullahi Nura

Ahmad Babba Kaita

Ahmad Tijani

Ahmed Murtala

Dansarai Mni Magajio Aliyu

SDP

Garba Yakubu Lado

PDP

Biography

Umaru Dikko Radda is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC, a Grade II Teacher's Certificate, and a PhD. He is the All Progressives Congress (APC) nominee for the 2027 Katsina State governorship election alongside running mate Lawal Faruk. He was born around 1971. He previously contested the 2023 Katsina State governorship election (All Progressives Congress, won).

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