2027: Forum Tackles Governor Sule For ‘Reneging’ On Plan Not To Contest Nasarawa Senate Seat

A pressure group, Justice and Equity Forum, Lafia, has berated the Nasarawa State governor, Engr. Abdullahi Sule, for allegedly reneging on his plan not to contest for a legislative seat in the Senate after serving out his second term as governor contrary to his initial disclosure.

The Forum, in a statement, signed by its General Secretary, Comrade Bitrus Awwal, accused the governor of insulting the sensibilities of Nasarawa people by recanting what he said earlier about not contesting any office after completing his second and final term as the State governor in 2027.

Governor Sule first took office in 2019, and later won his re-election in March 2023, after INEC declared him the winner of the Nasarawa State governorship election.

In the statement, the group said, “Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State is a bad example of how not to be a politician. It is true that in this climate, politicians have become untrustworthy, but we had thought that Governor Sule was going to prove bookmakers wrong when he had previously ruled out any future political ambition during an appearance on ‘Politics Today’ on Channels Television in January 2024, shortly after winning his second term bid.

“But fast forward to 2026, Governor Sule has since reversed himself and frantically trying every trick in the books to hoodwink the unsuspecting members of the public and has announced plans to contest for a Senate seat in 2027.

“From available public information, the governor, who is serving his second and final term, is now set to vie for the Nasarawa North senatorial seat in the next general election. To attempt a horse of recall, during the much publicised interview on Channels TV Politics Today anchored by Seun Okinbaloye, Governor Sule at the time said, “I came in only to be a governor. I have no intention to run for the office of a senator. You can keep this tape and play it one day.”

“But from all feelers, the governor will be contesting for the senate seat. According to the Special Assistant on Social Media to the Governor Ango Ngharni Emmanuel, in a Facebook post he told the general public that the governor has now decided to enter for the Senate race, having “accepted the clarion call to contest” for the legislative position, following mounting pressure from political stakeholders and supporters within the ruling party.”

The Forum further emphasised that, “What Governor Sule has done by that singular action is an insult on our collective psyche and sense of judgement. It simply shows that he is not a man of his own words and therefore should not be taken seriously. To say the least is to say that his action is akin to gross insensitivity, against morality and a bad example of how not to play politics. Mr. Governor, it is in your own best interest to be remembered as a trustworthy person and not the other way round. Let your legacy speak for you.”