What kind of leader does Kaduna State need in 2027? For voters concerned about insecurity, unemployment, education, healthcare, agriculture, infrastructure and the future of their communities, the question is becoming increasingly important as political parties and candidates position themselves for the next governorship election.
Among those seeking to offer an alternative political direction is Apostle John Yayock Solomon, the Action Democratic Party (ADP) governorship candidate for Kaduna State in 2027.
A criminologist, human rights activist, clergyman and community leader, Solomon is presenting his candidacy around a straightforward message: government should work for the people. His campaign argues that Kaduna needs to move beyond political blame and division and focus more directly on security, jobs, agriculture, quality public services, infrastructure and transparent governance.
But who is Apostle John Yayock Solomon, what does he stand for, and what would an ADP-led government look like if Kaduna voters give him their mandate?
Solomon’s proposed programme is built around five major priorities — security and peace; jobs, the economy and agriculture; education and healthcare; infrastructure and rural development; and unity, transparency and good governance.
At the heart of his campaign is his call to Kaduna residents to “Join Our Hands and Make Kaduna State Great.” His platform promises, among other things, expanded employment opportunities, stronger support for farmers, improved access to healthcare and education, greater attention to rural infrastructure and a more transparent approach to managing public resources.
As the Kaduna 2027 governorship race gradually takes shape, Solomon’s candidacy adds another voice to the political conversation and gives voters another platform to examine ahead of the election.
Who Is Apostle John Yayock Solomon?
Apostle John Yayock Solomon describes himself as a criminologist, human rights activist, clergyman and community leader who believes that government must be centred on the needs of ordinary citizens.
He currently serves as the Resident Pastor of Global Kingdom Church, Kaduna, combining his religious responsibilities with his public advocacy and political activities.
His background in criminology, human rights advocacy, Christian ministry and community leadership forms an important part of the public profile he is taking into the 2027 Kaduna governorship election.
Background and Family
Apostle John Yayock Solomon is the son of Rev. Canon Solomon Dauda Shekari, whom he identifies as a Moro’a from Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Beyond his professional and religious responsibilities, Solomon is also a family man. He is married to Missionary Evelyn Daniel Jatau Sabon Sarki, and the couple have two children, Royalty and Majesty.
Why Apostle John Yayock Solomon Says He Is Running
According to Solomon, his decision to contest the Kaduna State governorship election is driven by what he describes as a desire to move the state beyond the politics of blame, division and abandoned projects.
His campaign vision is captured in the statement: “Let’s Join Our Hands and Make Kaduna State Great.”
The ADP candidate says he wants to build a Kaduna where children can attend school safely, mothers can travel to markets without fear, young people can find meaningful opportunities, farmers can increase production and communities can access essential public services.
Security is particularly prominent in his campaign message, reflecting the importance of safety and stability in Kaduna’s political conversation.
ADP’s Five-Point Agenda for Kaduna
The Action Democratic Party (ADP) candidate has outlined a five-point agenda that he says would guide his administration if elected governor.
1. Security and Peace
Security is the first pillar of the proposed agenda. Solomon says his administration would prioritise community policing, intelligence gathering and reconciliation across Kaduna State’s 23 local government areas.
His campaign describes peace as the foundation upon which economic and social development must be built.
2. Jobs, Economy and Agriculture
Employment and economic empowerment form the second major component of the platform.
Solomon says he intends to create 250,000 direct jobs through small and medium-sized enterprises, technology and agro-processing.
The agricultural component of the agenda includes improving farm-to-market roads and expanding farmers’ access to capital. The broader objective, according to the candidate, is to move from empowerment initiatives toward sustainable employment and productive enterprise.
3. Education and Healthcare
Education and healthcare constitute another major part of the proposed programme.
Solomon says the administration he is proposing would seek to establish one functional Primary Health Centre and one model school in every ward.
The agenda places particular emphasis on ensuring that children across Kaduna have access to education while communities receive basic healthcare services closer to home.
4. Infrastructure and Rural Development
Infrastructure is also central to the ADP candidate’s programme.
Solomon says his administration would focus on completing abandoned projects while undertaking new developments based on identified needs.
Among the areas highlighted are water, electricity, rural roads and housing. The proposal places particular attention on rural communities, where infrastructure deficits can directly affect economic activity and access to essential services.
5. Unity, Transparency and Good Governance
The fifth pillar focuses on governance and accountability.
Solomon says his proposed administration would operate without godfatherism and would publish the state budget online every quarter.
He also says government would seek to reflect Kaduna’s religious, ethnic and geographical diversity, with the stated objective of promoting inclusion and transparency in public administration.
A Campaign Focused on Action
As the 2027 Kaduna election approaches, Apostle John Yayock Solomon is positioning the ADP as an alternative political platform for voters considering candidates beyond the state’s established political structures.
His campaign message combines his background as a clergyman and community leader with his stated experience and interests in criminology and human rights.
Whether his five-point agenda can translate into practical policies and measurable outcomes will ultimately depend on the political support his campaign receives and, if elected, his administration’s ability to implement the proposed programmes.
For now, Solomon is asking Kaduna voters for their mandate, prayers and support, while presenting his campaign as a people-focused movement built around security, employment, agriculture, education, healthcare, infrastructure and accountable government.
His message is summed up in three contrasting statements: not with blame, but with action; not for a party, but for the people.
As political parties and candidates prepare for the 2027 electoral contest, Apostle John Yayock Solomon’s emergence gives Kaduna voters another political platform to consider as the race for the Kaduna State Government House takes shape.
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Conclusion
The road to the 2027 Kaduna State governorship election is expected to feature competing visions for security, economic development, education, healthcare and governance.
For Apostle John Yayock Solomon and the ADP, the campaign is built around the promise of action, inclusion and people-centred governance. Kaduna voters will ultimately decide which candidates and policies deserve their support when the election arrives.
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