Updated: Nigerian Governor Speaks on Alleged 2027 Senatorial Ambition

• Suleiman Musa Nagogo, DG of the Pension Bureau, said Governor Abdullahi Sule will contest for the Nasarawa North senatorial seat in 2027
• Nagogo made the announcement during a stakeholder meeting in the Wamba local government area
• He said the committee has been formed to begin preparations for the governor’s campaign across the senatorial district
• However, the governor, through his Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Addra, denied declaring interest in the Senate

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa state has denied announcing his intention to run for the Nasarawa North senatorial district seat during the 2027 general elections.

The director-general of the state’s Bureau for Pension Administration, Suleiman Musa Nagogo, had claimed that the governor is interested in going to the Senate while speaking with stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Wamba local government area of the state on Tuesday, May 20.

According to Nagogo, he had been informed by the governor of his intention to contest the election to represent the Nasarawa North senatorial district in 2027, The Punch reported.

He said:

“I have been in Wamba with a crystal clear message from His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Nasarawa State, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, to simply introduce a very important subject matter to the people of my own home, Wamba Local Government Area.

“That important message is to inform them that he is desirous of contesting for the office of Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria come 2027.”

Why Governor Sule should get a slot in Senate

Speaking further, Nagogo explained that following his resolve to contest for the senate seat, Governor Sule has appointed a committee to handle the project across the Nasarawa North senatorial district.

“That committee is still a committee of work in progress because we have yet to reach any reasonable milestone in the process of executing this project,” he added.

While emphasising that Wamba was the home of the APC, Nagogo said Wamba was where he expected the people to give their full support to the Governor in his bid to represent the zone at the Red Chamber.

“It is equally my duty to inform my own people way beforehand that in terms of capacity, in terms of the wherewithal, in terms of the in-depth knowledge and understanding of the politics of this senatorial district, Governor Abdullahi Sule is second to none,” he said.

Governor Sule disowns Nagogo's statement

Governor Sule has publicly denied any intention to run for the Senate in the 2027 general elections. He emphasised his commitment to completing his current gubernatorial term and delivering on his mandate to the people of Nasarawa state.

The governor made this clarification during a meeting with traditional rulers and stakeholders from the Akwanga local government area, urging supporters to desist from premature political campaigns on his behalf. He stated that any such campaigns are unauthorised and distract from the administration's focus on governance and development.

The governor also addressed rumours about endorsing a successor for the 2027 governorship election, categorically denying any such endorsements. He warned that any political appointee claiming to be his anointed candidate is acting in insubordination and will face consequences.

He reiterated his dedication to prioritising the state's development over political distractions, highlighting ongoing infrastructure projects like the Lafia Flyover and Underpass, the Akwanga project, and the proposed Keffi Flyover as part of his administration's efforts to improve the standard of living for Nasarawa residents.

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Nasarawa gov vows to return to welding after office

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Governor Abdullahi Sule said he would return to his welding profession after completing his tenure.

He reaffirmed the state's commitment to vocational training, investor protection, and renewable energy incentives.

The state is also building infrastructure, like mini-grids and a Multi-Door Courthouse, to attract and support long-term private investment.

Editorial note: This report has been updated with Governor Sule's reaction by the head of the politics and current affairs desk, Nurudeen Lawal.

Proofreading by Kola Muhammed, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng