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Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has indicated he may contest for the Nasarawa North senatorial seat in 2027, citing increasing pressure from political leaders and constituents in the zone.
Sule made the disclosure on Saturday when members of the State Executive Council, led by Deputy Governor Emmanuel Akabe, paid him a Sallah homage at his country home in Gudi, Akwanga Local Government Area.
The governor, who had previously ruled out seeking elective office after completing his tenure, said persistent appeals from stakeholders have made it difficult for him to ignore the calls to run.
According to him, both private and public delegations have repeatedly urged him to contest, adding that the pressure has continued to grow in recent months.
Sule explained that his initial plan was to support another aspirant for the senatorial seat—someone he said had been loyal and had lost a previous election. However, that plan changed when the same individual joined others in urging him to personally enter the race.
He noted that the desire to ensure effective representation for Nasarawa North at the National Assembly is a major factor influencing his reconsideration.
The governor also revealed that traditional rulers in the zone have played a significant role in persuading him, particularly the Chun Mada of Akwanga, Samson Gamu Yare, who publicly referred to him as the incoming senator.
Sule said he eventually addressed the matter openly after a meeting with traditional rulers and political stakeholders from across Nasarawa North.
“With all the pressure coming from our leaders, I promised them I will contest when the time comes,” he said.
Despite the indication, the governor stressed that he is still consulting widely before making a final decision.
He also apologised to members of the Executive Council for not informing them earlier, noting that his public remarks on the issue should have first been discussed within the cabinet.
Sule attributed his earlier reluctance to seek another elective office to the challenges he experienced during the last governorship election, which had shaped his decision to step away from future contests.
Earlier, Deputy Governor Akabe reaffirmed the loyalty of the cabinet to the governor, pledging continued support for his leadership.
Umar Muhammed in Lafia
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