ADC’s Kpautagi Picks Ex-Commissioner Bosso as Running Mate, Vows to Ditch Politics of Hate in Niger

In a bold move that signals a shift away from the usual political theatrics, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Niger State, Dr. Mohammed Kpautagi, has officially unveiled Mamman Musa Bosso as his running mate for the 2027 race. The announcement, made at the IBB Pen House in Minna, came with a sharp pledge: the campaign will be built on tangible solutions, not the tired playbook of propaganda, intimidation, and division.

Kpautagi, who presented Bosso as the party’s deputy governorship candidate, framed the choice as a strategic blend of seasoned political savvy and hands-on administrative muscle. Bosso, a former Commissioner of Works, brings a track record that Kpautagi argues is tailor-made for the challenges facing Niger State. “This is a ticket that pairs political experience with technocratic capacity,” he said, making it clear that the ADC intends to hit the ground running.

The candidate didn’t mince words about the state’s pressing woes. Insecurity, crumbling healthcare, underfunded schools, youth unemployment, and neglected road networks are all on the ADC’s radar. Kpautagi also took a swipe at how public funds have been managed, promising a government that watches every naira with an eagle eye. “We want a campaign that is based on issues and solutions, not propaganda, intimidation and hatred,” he declared, setting the tone for a grassroots tour that will see the party crisscross communities when the official campaign season kicks off.

For his part, Bosso accepted the nomination with the gravity of a man who sees this as more than a political slot. Calling it a “call to service,” he pledged to work alongside Kpautagi to deliver accountable, people-first leadership. The former commissioner didn’t hold back on his diagnosis of the state’s current malaise, alleging that too much power has been concentrated in one person’s hands, leaving government institutions toothless. “Ministries, Departments, and Agencies must be allowed to do their jobs,” he insisted, vowing to restore their proper functions.

Bosso’s vision extends to the next generation, with a promise to secure a better future for youths and children through collective decision-making and effective governance. His resume backs up the rhetoric—he has served as commissioner across multiple portfolios, including Works, Youth and Sports, Water Resources, and Budget and Planning under former Governor Abubakar Sani Bello.

The ADC’s state chairman, Abdulhamid El-Waziri, used the occasion to rally voters, urging them to look beyond party lines and elect leaders who can actually tackle the hardship gnawing at everyday Nigerians. With a ticket that pairs Kpautagi’s reformist zeal with Bosso’s bureaucratic know-how, the ADC is betting that Niger State voters are hungry for a campaign that speaks to their lives, not just their loyalties.