By Chesa Chesa
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule on Monday submitted his nomination form bidding for Nasarawa North Senatorial District seat, while citing overwhelming support from constituents.
A former Secretary to the Government of Nasarawa State, Timothy Anjide, led a delegation of top government officials and supporters, to Abuja to submit the form on behalf of the Governor, who is seeking to represent Akwanga, Nasarawa-Eggon, and Wamba Local Government Areas in the Senate.
According to Anjide, the decision for the governor to contest was driven by strong appeals from the people of the zone, despite his initial reluctance. “The people have unanimously called on His Excellency to contest for this position, even against his personal wish,” Anjide said.
He explained that although the governor would have preferred to personally submit the form, the delegation insisted on doing so collectively as a demonstration of unity and popular demand.
Speaking on the governor’s track record, he emphasized that Sule’s Senate bid is anchored on continuity rather than a fresh start. He highlighted the governor’s commitment to both human and infrastructural development, as well as his vision for unity, cohesion, and sustained growth in Nasarawa State.
“If he goes to the Senate, he is not going there to start afresh, but to apply the wealth of experience he has gathered to continue attracting development to his senatorial district and the state at large,” he said.
Also same day, Fatima Abdullahi, the only female governorship aspirant in Nasarawa State, submitted her nomination forms while expressing strong confidence in her chances ahead of the 2027 elections.
Speaking to journalists after submitting her nomination and expression of interest forms, Abdullahi said her candidacy represents both competence and a push for greater female participation in leadership.
“I am very confident that I am going to win. It’s not a matter of going far; it’s about winning,” she said, dismissing concerns over the presence of high-profile contenders in the race.
The aspirant, who brings nearly two decades of private sector experience, said she is entering the race with a clear vision to address developmental gaps across the state. She highlighted key areas such as healthcare, education, and human capital development as priorities.
Abdullahi also decried the absence of female governors in Nigeria since the return to democracy in 1999, despite women making up a significant portion of the electorate. She described her ambition as part of a broader effort to change that narrative.
“It is disheartening that we have not had a female governor in Nigeria. Women constitute over 50 percent of the voting population. It is time to demonstrate our strength,” she said.
She noted that while previous administrations in the state have made efforts, there remain untapped potentials across the 13 local government areas, which her administration aims to harness.
