Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa, has signaled a possible bid for the Nasarawa North senatorial seat in 2027, citing mounting pressure from political leaders and constituents across the zone.
The governor disclosed this on Saturday during a Sallah homage paid by members of the State Executive Council, led by Deputy Governor Emmanuel Akabe, at his country home in Gudi, Akwanga Local Government Area.
Sule, who had previously ruled out seeking elective office after his tenure as governor, explained that persistent appeals from stakeholders have made it increasingly difficult to ignore calls to run.
He said both private and public delegations have repeatedly encouraged him to contest, noting that the pressure has intensified over recent months.
The governor added that his initial plan was to support another aspirant for the senatorial seat—someone who had remained loyal to him and had lost a prior election.
However, he said that plan changed when the same individual joined others in urging him to personally enter the race.
Sule emphasised that his reconsideration is driven by a desire to ensure effective representation for Nasarawa North in the National Assembly.
He also acknowledged the significant role of traditional rulers in persuading him, singling out the Chun Mada of Akwanga, Samson Gamu Yare, who publicly referred to him as the “incoming senator.”
The governor said he decided to speak openly on the matter following a meeting with traditional rulers and political stakeholders from across Nasarawa North.
“With all the pressure coming from our leaders, I promised them I will contest when the time comes,” Sule stated.
Despite the hint of a political return, he stressed that he is still consulting widely before making a final decision.
Sule also apologised to members of the Executive Council for not informing them earlier, noting that his public remarks on the issue should first have been discussed within the cabinet.
He explained that his earlier reluctance to seek another elective office stemmed from challenges faced during the last governorship election, which shaped his decision to step away from future contests.
Earlier, Deputy Governor Akabe reaffirmed the cabinet’s loyalty to the governor, pledging continued support for his leadership.
