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By Lizzy Chirkpi
Former Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, has officially announced his bid for the Nasarawa governorship election in the 2027 general elections.
The ex-police boss will contest the governorship poll on the platform of the banner All Progressives Congress (APC).
This announcement comes at a time when political maneuvering and strategic positioning are intensifying across the nation, particularly as states prepare for the post-incumbency era.
Adamu, who held the position of IGP from 2019 to 2021 during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, made his declaration during a formal meeting with the Nasarawa State Working Committee of the APC in Lafia.
The former IGP anchored his decision as a response to a “clarion call” from the people of Nasarawa, asserting that they have faith in his leadership and experience.
The narrative of answering the people’s call resonates strongly in Nigerian politics, where public sentiment and perceived grassroots support often play pivotal roles.
Adamu pledged to establish an inclusive and people-centered administration if elected, emphasizing transparency and tangible development across all sectors.
In a political environment where accountability and developmental promises are constantly scrutinized, these pledges carry significant weight.
His entry into the race significantly expands the field of aspirants vying for the governorship, particularly as incumbent Governor Abdullahi Sule, also of the APC, is serving his constitutionally mandated second and final term.
This development sets the stage for intense intra-party competition and strategic alliances, which are hallmarks of Nigerian political transitions.