Early Campaign Activities Spark Tension in Nasarawa as Governor Issues Warning
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has issued a stern warning against premature political campaigning, citing rising tensions in the state three years ahead of the 2027 general elections.
During a bi-monthly media briefing held Tuesday in Lafia, the state capital, the governor’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs, Peter Ahemba, emphasized that electoral campaign activities remain prohibited under current Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) regulations.
The administration’s concerns stem from increasing reports of unauthorized campaign activities by various political actors across the state. According to Ahemba, these actions appear deliberately designed to create political instability and unrest within the state.
“The government will not hesitate to support INEC in enforcing its regulations against anyone who goes contrary to the rules of the game,” Ahemba declared during the briefing. He clarified that while private political consultations are permitted under current law, public campaigning remains strictly forbidden until INEC officially lifts the ban.
The state government has already taken concrete action to enforce these regulations. In a notable example, Architect Ahmed Sarki Usman, former chairman of Doma Local Government, was dismissed from his position as Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Works, Housing and Transport on October 7. His removal came after allegedly campaigning for former Inspector General of Police Abubakar Adamu, who is expected to vie for the Nasarawa governorship in 2027.
The administration’s message to political aspirants was clear: restrict activities to legal private consultations and avoid any form of public campaigning until officially authorized by INEC. The government’s stance reflects its commitment to maintaining political stability and preventing premature election-related tensions in Nasarawa State.
This development highlights the growing political dynamics in Nasarawa as various actors begin positioning themselves for the 2027 elections, despite being several years away from the official campaign period.
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