Abdullahi Sule, the governor of Nasarawa State, has announced his intention to run for the Nasarawa North senatorial seat in the 2027 elections.
the governor made the announcement while addressing members of the State Executive Council who paid him a Sallah visit at his home in Gudi, Akwanga Local Government Area.
Sule revealed that traditional rulers and political figures in Nasarawa North had been pressing him to run for Senate.
“Considering the pressure I am getting from our leaders, and I don’t want it to seem like I’m ignoring their wishes, I have agreed to contest when the time comes,” stated the minister.
He stated that he had originally planned to support another candidate, but changed his mind after the guy joined others encouraging him to run.
Governor Sule is set to conclude his second term in office in 2027, after been elected in 2019.