Nasarawa Politics Heats Up As Ex-Deputy Governor Emerges ADC Chairman

The congress, held on Saturday, also saw the election of Isah Adamu Nadare as secretary, along with other officials tasked with leading the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Among those elected into the State Executive Committee are Prince Mohammed Yamusa Chindo as Deputy Chairman, Aminu Nagogo as Treasurer, and Elmahmud Hussaini Sani as Financial Secretary.

Other positions were filled by Hajiya Hafsat Ibrahim Tiyel as Women Leader, Prince Shekwoaga Musa Maikasuwa as Youth Leader, Barrister Paul Magaji Ajeh as Legal Adviser, Dr. Taimako Sunday Anyuabaga as Publicity Secretary, and Hajiya Hassana Musa Maidoki as Auditor.

At the zonal level, Idris Ojoko emerged as Vice Chairman for Nasarawa West, while Yahaya Onyapa and Joseph Masin were elected Vice Chairmen for Nasarawa South and Nasarawa North, respectively.

In his acceptance speech, Abdul thanked party members for their trust and pledged to unite the party while strengthening its presence at the grassroots.

He assured members that the leadership would work with all stakeholders to reposition the party and aim for victory in the 2027 elections, promising transparent, fair, and inclusive primaries for all aspirants.

The event also featured goodwill messages from prominent party figures, including Deputy National Chairman Patricia Akwashiki and National Vice Chairman (Diaspora) Musa Elayo.

Others who addressed the gathering were Chief of Staff to the National Chairman, Suleiman Asonya Adokwe, and State Chief Whip Julius Miyanki Ogah, who urged the new executives to boost mobilisation efforts and reinforce the party’s structure across the state.

The congress drew a large turnout of party stakeholders and aspirants, such as Mohammed Hassan Abdullahi, Nuhu Angbazo, Jibril Sabo Keana, Ayuba Umar, Nasiru Soja Abdullahi, and Umar Shuaibu Kubi, reflecting growing momentum within the party as it prepares for future elections.