Governor Sule Faces Labaran Maku in Nasarawa North Race

The 2027 Nasarawa North Senatorial election is set to be highly competitive, featuring Governor Abdullahi Sule of the All Progressives Congress and former Minister of Information Labaran Maku of the Labour Party among 12 candidates. The election will take place across 583 polling units in the local government areas of Akwanga, Nasarawa Eggon, and Wamba.

Political analyst Lazarus Salaki indicated that the contest will be closely contested, with the power of incumbency favoring Governor Sule. The election is seen as a critical test for the APC in Nasarawa State, particularly as the opposition aims to reclaim its traditional stronghold.

Salaki noted that resources will be decisive in the election, and while Maku has regional acceptability, he previously fell short due to a lack of resources. The dynamics of voting in the region are influenced by localized factors, with both religious and ethnic identities playing a minimal role.

The results from Nasarawa Eggon and rural areas are expected to be pivotal in determining the winner.