Former Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, has officially entered the Nasarawa State governorship race after obtaining the nomination and expression of interest forms of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Adamu picked up the forms on Monday, signaling his intention to contest the party’s governorship ticket ahead of the 2027 elections, where he is expected to face Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada, the preferred candidate of Governor Abdullahi Sule.
Confirming the development, the Director-General of his campaign, Barrister Hussein Musa, popularly known as Shettiman Giza, described the move as a significant step towards reclaiming the mandate for inclusive leadership in the state.
Musa expressed confidence in Adamu’s chances, assuring him of the team’s commitment to securing victory at both the primaries and the general election.
The entry of the former police chief has added a new dimension to the evolving contest within the APC, which has already been marked by internal divisions following the governor’s endorsement of Wadada.
Meanwhile, in a contrasting development, five governorship aspirants from Nasarawa West Senatorial District have stepped down from the race and declared support for Wadada, further consolidating his position within the bloc.
Wadada, who currently represents Nasarawa West in the Senate, previously served as a member of the House of Representatives for Karu/Keffi/Kokona Federal Constituency between 2003 and 2011 under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
