I am pleased to announce the following appointments into the Campaign Council: 1. Dr. John Markus Ayuba– Director General. A distinguished academic, seasoned banker, and experienced public servant. He holds a PhD in Business Administration from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (where he was adjudged best in the PhD qualifying examination), lectured at ABU for seven years (1981–1988), and built a successful career in banking, including as Divisional Head for Corporate, Commercial and Retail Banking (North) at Diamond Bank. He served as Kaduna State Commissioner for Finance (under late Governor Patrick Yakowa) and later Commissioner for Water Resources (under Governor Mukhtar Ramalan Yero). He was the 2023 PDP deputy governorship candidate for Kaduna State and has deep roots and stakeholder leadership experience in Zangon Kataf / Southern Kaduna. His blend of academic excellence, financial expertise, and political experience strengthens the campaign’s strategic leadership. 2. Hon. Bashir Ibrahim Sakadadi – Deputy Director General (Operations). A respected grassroots political leader associated with the Sakadadi community in the Sabon Gari area of Kaduna State. He brings practical experience in local mobilisation, constituency engagement, and operational coordination at the community and local-government levels, key assets for effective campaign delivery across the state. 3. Hon. Mukhtar Lawal Baloni – Secretary A proven local-government administrator who served as Vice Chairman and then Chairman of Kaduna North Local Government Area (approximately six years of continuous service). During his tenure he prioritised Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) growth, education, health, social/humanitarian interventions, and infrastructure improvements, leaving a record of tangible delivery and zero liabilities for his successor. He has strong networks in urban Kaduna politics and recently realigned politically in pursuit of people-centred platforms. These appointments bring together proven administrative competence, financial and academic depth, grassroots operational capacity, and local-government delivery experience. Together they form a capable team ready to drive a focused, professional, and people-oriented campaign. Signed: Rt. Hon. Isa Mohammed Ashiru (Sarkin Bai Zazzau) ADC Gubernatorial Candidate 2027 Kaduna State