Mohammed Adamu Named SDP Candidate for Nasarawa Governorship

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has nominated Mohammed Adamu, a former Inspector-General of Police, as its candidate for the 2027 Nasarawa State governorship election. This decision was made during a substitution primary held on Saturday in Lafia, the state capital, after the previous candidate, Musa Angba, withdrew.

The Independent National Electoral Commission had initially listed Angba as the SDP’s candidate. Joseph Achille, the Chairman of the SDP Electoral Committee for Nasarawa State, announced that the primary was conducted across all 13 local government areas of the state, with 28,637 delegates participating.

Achille declared Adamu the winner after he received the highest number of valid votes, stating that the election was free, fair, and credible. Adamu expressed gratitude to the party for the primary and committed to working towards improving the state if elected in 2027, stating, “My family and the people of Nasarawa State are delighted that this primary has been conducted.”.