The Adamawa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially unveiled Alhaji Abubakar Mahmud Wambai as its deputy governorship candidate.

With this development, Wambai, who hails from the northern part of Adamawa State and holds the traditional title of Madakin Mubi, will contest the 2027 governorship election as the running mate to the party’s governorship candidate, Chief Mauris Vunobolki, who is from Numan in the southern part of the state.

Vunobolki was celebrated earlier this week after his name was uploaded to the portal of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the recognised PDP governorship candidate for the 2027 election in Adamawa State.

Abubakar Wambai is widely regarded as a seasoned administrator, accomplished educationist and former member of the House of Representatives. His selection as running mate is seen as a significant boost to the PDP’s governorship ticket.

The unveiling of Wambai, which attracted party executives and other stakeholders, is seen as completing the PDP’s governorship ticket in Adamawa State, placing the party on the path to intensifying its campaign ahead of the 2027 elections.

With the unveiling, the PDP has become the first party in Adamawa State to officially present a deputy governorship candidate for next year’s election.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has a deputy governorship candidate, Adamu Kamale, but he has not yet been officially presented to the public.