APM Names Senator Onawo as New Governorship Candidate

The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Nasarawa State has officially substituted its state chairman, Engr. Mohammed Auwal, with Senator Mohammed Ogoshi Onawo as its governorship candidate for the upcoming 2027 election. This change was confirmed during a special congress held in Lafia on Saturday.

The party's decision to replace the candidate aligns with the provisions of the Electoral Act, which allows for the substitution of nominated candidates who withdraw from the race. Senator Onawo, who currently represents the Nasarawa South Senatorial District in the Senate, previously contested the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship primary but lost to Major General Nuhu Angbazo (rtd), prompting his defection to APM.

During the affirmation process, a motion was moved by party member Ahmed Dogara and seconded by Shehu Giza, followed by a voice vote from party members. After his affirmation, Onawo expressed gratitude and pledged to bring new development to Nasarawa State, while Auwal explained his resignation was in the interest of the state's development.