Nasarawa State Governor Assures Free and Fair Primary Election for Successor

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Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has guaranteed a fair and transparent primary election to choose his successor at the end of his tenure. Speaking at a meeting convened by the All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders from Nasarawa West Senatorial District, Governor Sule stressed that he has a responsibility to ensure that the exercise takes place in 2027, just as he emerged through a similar process in 2019. He cautioned against violating APC and Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) guidelines concerning the 2027 general elections. The Governor commended the organizers of the meeting and urged other zones in the state to follow suit.

Key Takeaways:

  • Governor Abdullahi Sule has promised a free and fair primary election to choose his successor at the end of his tenure in 2027.
  • The Governor has a responsibility to ensure that the primary election takes place in 2027, just as he emerged through a similar process in 2019.
  • Senator Abdullahi Adamu, the leader of the Nasarawa West zone, has called for the rotation of power to allow the zone to produce the next governor of the state.
  • Senator Adamu cited the arrangement by the founding fathers of the state, where each zone should be allowed to produce the governor on a rotational basis.
  • The rotation has helped the state maintain political stability, according to Senator Adamu.

Statistics:

  • The Governor's tenure will come to an end in 2027.
  • Governor Abdullahi Sule emerged as the Governor in 2019.
  • Senator Abdullahi Adamu served as the first civilian governor of the state.
  • Senator Umaru Tanko Al-makura spent 8 years as Governor from Nasarawa South.

Sources:

  • "Nasarawa State Governor Assures Free and Fair Primary Election for Successor," _The Sun News_ (no specific date)
  • Statements from Governor Abdullahi Sule and Senator Abdullahi Adamu.