Katsina Times, April 23, 2026
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Katsina State has elected Ambassador Muhammad Dansanta Rimi as its new State Chairman following a congress held on Thursday in Katsina metropolis.
The congress, held at the Munaj Events Hall, brought together party stakeholders across the state to deliberate on leadership restructuring and internal consolidation ahead of future elections.
Party officials said the emergence of the new executive was achieved through consensus among competing interests within the party, a development described as part of ongoing reconciliation efforts aimed at strengthening unity and cohesion within the state chapter.
A representative of the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja monitored the exercise to ensure compliance with ADC’s internal guidelines and democratic procedures.
Speaking at the event, party leaders expressed optimism that the newly elected leadership would reposition the ADC in Katsina State and enhance its preparedness for upcoming political engagements.
Ambassador Muhammad Dansanta Rimi is a seasoned administrator and diplomat with over four decades of experience spanning Nigeria’s public and private sectors.
He served as Nigeria’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the United Arab Emirates between 2017 and 2023, where he was involved in strengthening bilateral relations and supporting economic and diplomatic engagements between both countries. He was also honoured with the UAE Medal of Independence (First Order) in 2023.
His professional background includes leadership positions such as Executive Chairman of BILMAR Nigerian Limited, Managing Director of HNB Securities and Protective Company Limited, and Director of Personnel and Administration at the Nigeria Security Printing and Minting Company.
Rimi also holds the traditional title of Baradan Katsina, reflecting his involvement in community leadership, conflict resolution, and advocacy for education and civic engagement.
