Nasarawa On Fire! Fierce Battle Brews As 20 Eye Governor Sule’s Seat

As Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State nears the end of his second and final term, the race to succeed him is already intensifying. Political heavyweights from across party lines have begun strategic positioning ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Governor Sule himself confirmed that no fewer than 20 aspirants from the All Progressives Congress (APC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and other parties are already making bold moves to clinch the coveted seat.

Investigations by Sunday Punch reveal that political consultations, alliances, and realignments are in full swing across the state’s 13 local government areas. Aspirants are mobilizing grassroots support—particularly in Lafia, the state capital, and nearby communities.

Among the prominent names reportedly eyeing the governorship are:

• Muhammad-Hassan Abdullahi, former Minister of Environment

• David Ombugadu, PDP’s 2023 governorship flagbearer

• Senator Aliyu Wadada (SDP, Nasarawa West)

• Dr Musa Mohammed, Nasarawa State Accountant General

• Prof Mohammed Haruna, former NASENI chief

• Dr Faisal Shuaibu, former NPHCDA CEO

• Muhammed Adamu, former Inspector General of Police

• Shehu Tukur, APC stalwart

• Abu Giza and Mohammed Maikaya from Toto LGA

Posters of some contenders have already appeared in key parts of Lafia and other major towns, fueling political discourse among citizens and observers.

Though Nigeria’s constitution does not mandate zoning, the debate over which senatorial district should produce Sule’s successor is gaining momentum. While zoning has influenced past elections in Nasarawa, political analysts suggest it may not be a decisive factor this time around.