Governorship · Adamawa · 2027
Young Progressives Party (YPP)Theman Wafarninyi&Abba Ahmed Sudi
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Theman Wafarninyi (press: Wafarninyi Theman Dalatu) is the Young Progressives Party (YPP) governorship candidate in Adamawa State for the election of 6 February 2027 (INEC final list, 10 October 2026), with Abba Ahmed Sudi as his running mate. INEC lists him as a 55-year-old man with a First School Leaving Certificate, WAEC and a Bachelor of Pharmacy; the press calls him a pharmacist. He represented Hong constituency in the Adamawa State House of Assembly from 2011 to 2015 (reported as Minority Leader by The Nation in 2022, and in July 2014 as chairman of the Public Accounts Committee, presenting evidence for the Assembly against Governor Nyako). On 20 May 2014 he was one of three APC members who announced their move to the PDP at plenary. He was later the APC's Adamawa State Secretary (reported as 2019 to 2023) and sought the party's 2023 governorship ticket, scoring 21 of 975 valid votes at the APC primary in Yola on 27 May 2022, won by Aishatu Ahmad Binani. He says he resigned from the APC on 12 June 2023. The SDP announced him as its North East National Vice Chairman in September 2023, and in January 2026 he spoke for the SDP and hinted at a governorship bid. On 29 May 2026 the YPP affirmed him as its sole governorship aspirant in Yola by a physical count of accredited members.
From the public profile
Read the evidence · 8 sources
- INEC
2026-10-10: "SN 17; YPP; THEMAN WAFARNINYI; age 55; M; qualification: FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE W.A.E.C BACHALOR OF PHARMACY; running mate: ABBA AHMED SUDI"
SN 17; YPP; THEMAN WAFARNINYI; age 55; M; qualification: FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE W.A.E.C BACHALOR OF PHARMACY; running mate: ABBA AHMED SUDI
- Vanguard (NAN)
2022-05-27: "Wafarninyi Theman scored 21 votes."
Wafarninyi Theman scored 21 votes.
- Daily Trust
2014-07-13: "The House’s legal team led by Duro Ajeleye presented its case by leading the chairman of the House Committee on Public Accounts Theman Wafarninyi in evidence."
The House’s legal team led by Duro Ajeleye presented its case by leading the chairman of the House Committee on Public Accounts Theman Wafarninyi in evidence.
- Daily Trust
2014-05-20: "The defecting members are Wafarninyi Theman of Hong Constuency, Simon Issa of Song Constiuency and Abubakar Jarengol of Mubi North."
The defecting members are Wafarninyi Theman of Hong Constuency, Simon Issa of Song Constiuency and Abubakar Jarengol of Mubi North.
- Daily Post
2026-05-29: "Dalatu is a trained pharmacist who served as Adamawa State secretary of the APC between 2019 and 2023 and participated in the 2023 governorship primary of the APC. Earlier, between 2011 and 2015, he served in the State House of Assembly as a member representing Hong State Constituency."
Dalatu is a trained pharmacist who served as Adamawa State secretary of the APC between 2019 and 2023 and participated in the 2023 governorship primary of the APC. Earlier, between 2011 and 2015, he served in the State House of Assembly as a member representing Hong State Constituency.
- Daily Post
2026-01-20: "a former Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Adamawa and ex-lawmaker for Hong Constituency from 2011 to 2015"
a former Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Adamawa and ex-lawmaker for Hong Constituency from 2011 to 2015
- Daily Times Nigeria
2023-09-25: "The leadership of the Social Democratic (SDP) at the national level have appointed Adamawa State born politician, Hon (Pharm) Wafarninyi Theman as its North East National Vice Chairman."
The leadership of the Social Democratic (SDP) at the national level have appointed Adamawa State born politician, Hon (Pharm) Wafarninyi Theman as its North East National Vice Chairman.
- Leadership
2026-05-30: "Theman, a former APC chieftain, previously served as Secretary of the APC in Adamawa State from 2019 to 2023 and participated in the party’s 2023 governorship primary."
Theman, a former APC chieftain, previously served as Secretary of the APC in Adamawa State from 2019 to 2023 and participated in the party’s 2023 governorship primary.
School years & education
Declared to INEC (2027 governorship final list, Adamawa State): First School Leaving Certificate, WAEC and a Bachelor of Pharmacy; institutions and years not published.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- INEC
2026-10-10: "SN 17; YPP; THEMAN WAFARNINYI; age 55; M; qualification: FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE W.A.E.C BACHALOR OF PHARMACY; running mate: ABBA AHMED SUDI"
SN 17; YPP; THEMAN WAFARNINYI; age 55; M; qualification: FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE W.A.E.C BACHALOR OF PHARMACY; running mate: ABBA AHMED SUDI
- Daily Post
2026-05-29: "Dalatu is a trained pharmacist who served as Adamawa State secretary of the APC between 2019 and 2023 and participated in the 2023 governorship primary of the APC. Earlier, between 2011 and 2015, he served in the State House of Assembly as a member representing Hong State Constituency."
Dalatu is a trained pharmacist who served as Adamawa State secretary of the APC between 2019 and 2023 and participated in the 2023 governorship primary of the APC. Earlier, between 2011 and 2015, he served in the State House of Assembly as a member representing Hong State Constituency.
A working life
From 2019
State Secretary
All Progressives Congress (APC), Adamawa State chapter
Reported as 2019-2023 (Daily Post, Leadership, May 2026); an SDP statement says he was elected in 2018, and The Nation (21 May 2022) already called him the 'immediate past' secretary, so the end year is not settled and none is stored. He says he resigned from the APC on 2023-06-12.
Read the evidence · 4 sources
- The Nation
2022-05-21: "Immediate past Secretary of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State, Hon Wafarninyi Theman, has unveiled an 8-point agenda"
Immediate past Secretary of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State, Hon Wafarninyi Theman, has unveiled an 8-point agenda
- Daily Post
2026-05-29: "Dalatu is a trained pharmacist who served as Adamawa State secretary of the APC between 2019 and 2023 and participated in the 2023 governorship primary of the APC. Earlier, between 2011 and 2015, he served in the State House of Assembly as a member representing Hong State Constituency."
Dalatu is a trained pharmacist who served as Adamawa State secretary of the APC between 2019 and 2023 and participated in the 2023 governorship primary of the APC. Earlier, between 2011 and 2015, he served in the State House of Assembly as a member representing Hong State Constituency.
- Leadership
2026-05-30: "Theman, a former APC chieftain, previously served as Secretary of the APC in Adamawa State from 2019 to 2023 and participated in the party’s 2023 governorship primary."
Theman, a former APC chieftain, previously served as Secretary of the APC in Adamawa State from 2019 to 2023 and participated in the party’s 2023 governorship primary.
- Daily Times Nigeria
2023-09-25: "He was duly elected state Secretary of APC in Adamawa in 2018."
He was duly elected state Secretary of APC in Adamawa in 2018.
- The Nation
From 2023
North East National Vice Chairman (appointed)
Social Democratic Party (SDP)
Appointed by the SDP national leadership, announced by the party on 2023-09-25 'to be ratified at the SDP national congress'. Source is an SDP party statement as reported by Daily Times; ratification and tenure not found.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Daily Times Nigeria
2023-09-25: "The leadership of the Social Democratic (SDP) at the national level have appointed Adamawa State born politician, Hon (Pharm) Wafarninyi Theman as its North East National Vice Chairman."
The leadership of the Social Democratic (SDP) at the national level have appointed Adamawa State born politician, Hon (Pharm) Wafarninyi Theman as its North East National Vice Chairman.
- Daily Times Nigeria
Dates not recorded
Pharmacist
Pharmacy practice (employer not stated)
Described by Daily Post and Tribune (May 2026) as a trained pharmacist ('Pharm.'); INEC lists a Bachelor of Pharmacy. Employer, years and registration not found.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Tribune Online
2026-05-30: "an ex-lawmaker, Pharm. Wafarinyi Theman Dalatu, was elected as the party’s governorship candidate"
an ex-lawmaker, Pharm. Wafarinyi Theman Dalatu, was elected as the party’s governorship candidate
- Daily Post
2026-05-29: "Dalatu is a trained pharmacist who served as Adamawa State secretary of the APC between 2019 and 2023 and participated in the 2023 governorship primary of the APC. Earlier, between 2011 and 2015, he served in the State House of Assembly as a member representing Hong State Constituency."
Dalatu is a trained pharmacist who served as Adamawa State secretary of the APC between 2019 and 2023 and participated in the 2023 governorship primary of the APC. Earlier, between 2011 and 2015, he served in the State House of Assembly as a member representing Hong State Constituency.
- Tribune Online
The path into public service
2011–2015
State House of Assembly Member
Hong I · Adamawa
Read the evidence · 4 sources
- Daily Trust
2014-05-20: "The defecting members are Wafarninyi Theman of Hong Constuency, Simon Issa of Song Constiuency and Abubakar Jarengol of Mubi North."
The defecting members are Wafarninyi Theman of Hong Constuency, Simon Issa of Song Constiuency and Abubakar Jarengol of Mubi North.
- The Nation
2022-05-21: "Theman, who was a Minority Leader in the House of Assembly from 2011-2015 when he represented Hong constituency"
Theman, who was a Minority Leader in the House of Assembly from 2011-2015 when he represented Hong constituency
- Daily Post
2026-05-29: "Dalatu is a trained pharmacist who served as Adamawa State secretary of the APC between 2019 and 2023 and participated in the 2023 governorship primary of the APC. Earlier, between 2011 and 2015, he served in the State House of Assembly as a member representing Hong State Constituency."
Dalatu is a trained pharmacist who served as Adamawa State secretary of the APC between 2019 and 2023 and participated in the 2023 governorship primary of the APC. Earlier, between 2011 and 2015, he served in the State House of Assembly as a member representing Hong State Constituency.
- Daily Post
2026-01-20: "a former Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Adamawa and ex-lawmaker for Hong Constituency from 2011 to 2015"
a former Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Adamawa and ex-lawmaker for Hong Constituency from 2011 to 2015
- Daily Trust
From 2027
Governor
Adamawa
Read the evidence · 1 source
- INEC
2026-10-10: "SN 17; YPP; THEMAN WAFARNINYI; age 55; M; qualification: FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE W.A.E.C BACHALOR OF PHARMACY; running mate: ABBA AHMED SUDI"
SN 17; YPP; THEMAN WAFARNINYI; age 55; M; qualification: FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE W.A.E.C BACHALOR OF PHARMACY; running mate: ABBA AHMED SUDI
- INEC
Life outside
the office.
Work, writing and public family connections. The experiences and relationships beyond a political career.
About Theman WafarninyiBack to biography
Work & organisations
Dates not recorded
Pharmacy practice (employer not stated)
Pharmacist · Pharmacy
Described by Daily Post and Tribune (May 2026) as a trained pharmacist ('Pharm.'); INEC lists a Bachelor of Pharmacy. Employer, years and registration not found.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Tribune Online
2026-05-30: "an ex-lawmaker, Pharm. Wafarinyi Theman Dalatu, was elected as the party’s governorship candidate"
an ex-lawmaker, Pharm. Wafarinyi Theman Dalatu, was elected as the party’s governorship candidate
- Daily Post
2026-05-29: "Dalatu is a trained pharmacist who served as Adamawa State secretary of the APC between 2019 and 2023 and participated in the 2023 governorship primary of the APC. Earlier, between 2011 and 2015, he served in the State House of Assembly as a member representing Hong State Constituency."
Dalatu is a trained pharmacist who served as Adamawa State secretary of the APC between 2019 and 2023 and participated in the 2023 governorship primary of the APC. Earlier, between 2011 and 2015, he served in the State House of Assembly as a member representing Hong State Constituency.
- Tribune Online
From 2023
Social Democratic Party (SDP)
North East National Vice Chairman (appointed) · Politics
Appointed by the SDP national leadership, announced by the party on 2023-09-25 'to be ratified at the SDP national congress'. Source is an SDP party statement as reported by Daily Times; ratification and tenure not found.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Daily Times Nigeria
2023-09-25: "The leadership of the Social Democratic (SDP) at the national level have appointed Adamawa State born politician, Hon (Pharm) Wafarninyi Theman as its North East National Vice Chairman."
The leadership of the Social Democratic (SDP) at the national level have appointed Adamawa State born politician, Hon (Pharm) Wafarninyi Theman as its North East National Vice Chairman.
- Daily Times Nigeria
From 2019
All Progressives Congress (APC), Adamawa State chapter
State Secretary · Politics
Reported as 2019-2023 (Daily Post, Leadership, May 2026); an SDP statement says he was elected in 2018, and The Nation (21 May 2022) already called him the 'immediate past' secretary, so the end year is not settled and none is stored. He says he resigned from the APC on 2023-06-12.
Read the evidence · 4 sources
- The Nation
2022-05-21: "Immediate past Secretary of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State, Hon Wafarninyi Theman, has unveiled an 8-point agenda"
Immediate past Secretary of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State, Hon Wafarninyi Theman, has unveiled an 8-point agenda
- Daily Post
2026-05-29: "Dalatu is a trained pharmacist who served as Adamawa State secretary of the APC between 2019 and 2023 and participated in the 2023 governorship primary of the APC. Earlier, between 2011 and 2015, he served in the State House of Assembly as a member representing Hong State Constituency."
Dalatu is a trained pharmacist who served as Adamawa State secretary of the APC between 2019 and 2023 and participated in the 2023 governorship primary of the APC. Earlier, between 2011 and 2015, he served in the State House of Assembly as a member representing Hong State Constituency.
- Leadership
2026-05-30: "Theman, a former APC chieftain, previously served as Secretary of the APC in Adamawa State from 2019 to 2023 and participated in the party’s 2023 governorship primary."
Theman, a former APC chieftain, previously served as Secretary of the APC in Adamawa State from 2019 to 2023 and participated in the party’s 2023 governorship primary.
- Daily Times Nigeria
2023-09-25: "He was duly elected state Secretary of APC in Adamawa in 2018."
He was duly elected state Secretary of APC in Adamawa in 2018.
- The Nation
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At the ballot
2027 · Gubernatorial primary
Young Progressives Party · Won · Adamawa
Record notes
INEC final list of candidates (Governorship, Adamawa State), published 2026-10-10 — SN 17; INEC name: THEMAN WAFARNINYI; age 55; male; qualification (as declared to INEC): FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE W.A.E.C BACHALOR OF PHARMACY; running mate: Abba Ahmed Sudi · Primary: YPP state congress and governorship primary in Yola (Bridgewood Hotel, Jimeta), Friday 2026-05-29. He was the sole aspirant and was affirmed by a physical count of accredited members from the 21 LGAs, supervised by YPP national secretary Vidiyeno Bamaiyi; no vote figures were published (Daily Post, Leadership, Tribune, AIT, 29-30 May 2026). Running mate Abba Ahmed Sudi is on INEC's final list; when he was named was not found.
Read the evidence · 6 sources
- inecnigeria.org
Theman Wafarninyi — gubernatorial 2027
- Daily Post
2026-05-29: "The Young Progressives Party (YPP) has affirmed a former secretary of the Adamawa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Wafarninyi Theman Dalatu, as its governorship candidate in the state."
The Young Progressives Party (YPP) has affirmed a former secretary of the Adamawa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Wafarninyi Theman Dalatu, as its governorship candidate in the state.
- Tribune Online
2026-05-30: "Wafarinyi Theman, who was the only contestant for the position, reportedly received overwhelming votes from members across all 21 local government areas of the state."
Wafarinyi Theman, who was the only contestant for the position, reportedly received overwhelming votes from members across all 21 local government areas of the state.
- ThisDay
2026-05-30: "The Young Progressives Party (YYP) governorship candidate in Adamawa State, Mr. Wafarninyi Theman, has said that he is focused on youth and women empowerment, security and transparent governance as he formally launched his campaign in Yola Saturday."
The Young Progressives Party (YYP) governorship candidate in Adamawa State, Mr. Wafarninyi Theman, has said that he is focused on youth and women empowerment, security and transparent governance as he formally launched his campaign in Yola Saturday.
- AIT
2026-05-30: "Honourable Wafarninyi Theman emerging as the party’s governorship candidate. The primary election was reported to have been peaceful and orderly."
Honourable Wafarninyi Theman emerging as the party’s governorship candidate. The primary election was reported to have been peaceful and orderly.
- Leadership
2026-05-30: "The party’s national secretary and chairman of the electoral committee, Mr. Vediyeno Bamaiyi, announced the affirmation during the party’s state congress and governorship primaries held at Bridgewood Hotel in Yola."
The party’s national secretary and chairman of the electoral committee, Mr. Vediyeno Bamaiyi, announced the affirmation during the party’s state congress and governorship primaries held at Bridgewood Hotel in Yola.
- inecnigeria.org
2022 · Gubernatorial primary
All Progressives Congress · Lost · Adamawa
21 votes · 2.15%
Record notes
APC Adamawa governorship primary (for the 2023 election), Yola, reported 2022-05-27. Binani 430, Nuhu Ribadu 288, Muhammad Bindow 103, Abdulrazak Namdas 94, Wafarninyi Theman 21; 1,011 votes cast, 975 valid, 36 invalid. Percentage = 21/975 valid votes (computed).
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Leadership
2026-05-30: "Theman, a former APC chieftain, previously served as Secretary of the APC in Adamawa State from 2019 to 2023 and participated in the party’s 2023 governorship primary."
Theman, a former APC chieftain, previously served as Secretary of the APC in Adamawa State from 2019 to 2023 and participated in the party’s 2023 governorship primary.
- Vanguard (NAN)
2022-05-27: "Wafarninyi Theman scored 21 votes."
Wafarninyi Theman scored 21 votes.
- Leadership
2011 · State Assembly election
Won · Adamawa · Hong I
Record notes
Won the Hong seat in the Adamawa State House of Assembly; press gives service 2011-2015 only. Poll day, party and votes not found.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Daily Post
2026-05-29: "Dalatu is a trained pharmacist who served as Adamawa State secretary of the APC between 2019 and 2023 and participated in the 2023 governorship primary of the APC. Earlier, between 2011 and 2015, he served in the State House of Assembly as a member representing Hong State Constituency."
Dalatu is a trained pharmacist who served as Adamawa State secretary of the APC between 2019 and 2023 and participated in the 2023 governorship primary of the APC. Earlier, between 2011 and 2015, he served in the State House of Assembly as a member representing Hong State Constituency.
- Daily Post
2026-01-20: "a former Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Adamawa and ex-lawmaker for Hong Constituency from 2011 to 2015"
a former Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Adamawa and ex-lawmaker for Hong Constituency from 2011 to 2015
- Daily Post
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