Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has distributed Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) nomination documents to All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirants vying for National Assembly seats in the 2027 general elections. The event occurred on Tuesday at the Government House in Lafia.
Governor Sule, who is running for the Nasarawa North senatorial seat, presided over the handover. While most candidates attended, Dr. Faisal Shuaib, the party’s choice for Nasarawa West, was absent. During his address, the Governor praised the candidates for securing their nominations. He advocated for campaigns centered on substantive issues that foster unity and bolster the party’s chances at the polls. He also urged them to highlight development policies for both the state and the nation.
Abubakar Hassan Nalaraba, the senatorial candidate for Nasarawa South, responded by acknowledging the Governor’s guidance. He pledged that the candidates would uphold APC values and cooperate to ensure an electoral victory. The House of Representatives candidates identified include Mohammed Al-Makura, Daniel Ogazi, Mohammed Albasheer, Dalhatu Araf Jr., and Tony Bala Shammah.