News

Nasarawa North Senatorial By-Election Commences Amid Intense Political Contest

The much-anticipated Nasarawa North Senatorial By-Election has commenced across Akwanga, Wamba, and Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Areas of Nasarawa State, with voters trooping to polling units to elect a new representative in the Senate.

The by-election became necessary following the demise of Senator Godiya Akwashiki, who represented the district until his death, creating a vacancy in the upper legislative chamber.

The contest is expected to be keenly fought, with political observers focusing attention on some of the most prominent candidates in the race. They include Barrister Danladi Halilu Envulanza of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), former Minister of Information, Labaran Maku, and former member of the House of Representatives, David Emmanuel Ombugadu, among other contenders.

The election has attracted significant attention within and outside Nasarawa State, with many political analysts describing it as a potential barometer for future political contests in the state, particularly the 2027 general elections.

Beyond filling the vacant Senate seat, the outcome is expected to provide insight into the political strength and grassroots appeal of the major political parties in Nasarawa North. 

The district has become even more politically strategic following the emergence of Governor Abdullahi Sule as the APC's flag bearer for the Nasarawa North Senatorial seat ahead of the 2027 elections, making the by-election a closely watched contest with implications beyond the immediate race.

Security personnel and officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) were deployed across the district to ensure a smooth electoral process, while political parties and their supporters maintained a strong presence at polling centres.

As voting gets underway, residents and stakeholders are expressing hope that the exercise will be peaceful, credible, and reflective of the will of the electorate.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

News

Image
FMC Keffi Seeks Help In Identifying Unconscious Road Accident Victim The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Keffi, has called on members of the public to help identify an unconscious patient currently receiving treatment at the hospital’s Accident and Emergency Department. According to a statement signed by Aminu Usman Sarki, on behalf of the Head of Public Relations and Protocol, the patient, identified as Sanusi Abass, a middle-aged man, was brought to the hospital around 2:00 p.m. yesterday by officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) after a road traffic accident along the Keffi–Abuja expressway. Mr. Sarki disclosed that while the patient is showing signs of improvement, he remains unconscious and unable to communicate any personal details or next of kin information. Members of the public who may recognize the patient or have information about his family are urged to contact the hospital’s Public Relations Office or visit the Accident and Emergency Department for fur...
Read more

NEWS

Image
Public Outcry Trails Arrest of Barr. Dauda Yahaya Kana in Keffi by Kano Police Operatives  Legal Community, Civil Society Demand Immediate Release Amidst Allegations of Intimidation A wave of outrage and condemnation has followed the arrest of Barrister Dauda Yahaya Kana, a legal practitioner in Keffi, Nasarawa State, by operatives of the Nigerian Police Force from Dala Division in Kano State. The arrest, reportedly carried out at the behest of Hon. Mohammed Lawali, is linked to an ongoing land dispute—a matter already before a Nasarawa State court and under investigation by the Keffi Police Command. Observers are baffled by the extrajudicial nature of the arrest, especially considering that the land in question is situated in Angwan Kare, Keffi, and all legal proceedings and investigations are ongoing within Keffi jurisdiction. “I don’t know if jurisdiction actually means anything in the Nigerian Police lingo,” one commentator remarked online. “But someone needs to exp...
Read more

News

Image
Tension Still In Udege-Mbeki As Missing Young Man’s Body Is Found In Paddock Lake The body of Abdulmalik Adamu Beki, a young man from Udege-Mbeki community in Nasarawa State who had been missing since Sunday night, has been discovered at a popular old lake known as Paddock. Abdulmalik was declared missing after he reportedly left his friends at a mining site late Sunday night and did not return. His disappearance had sparked concern among residents and fellow youths in the community. His remains were later found at Paddock, an old lake said to have been excavated over a century ago by a previous mining company. Historically, the lake served as a reservoir and processing point for washing columbite, tin, and other solid minerals explored in the area during early mining operations. However, the discovery of his body has heightened tension in the community. Some residents, particularly youths, have raised suspicions over the circumstances surrounding his death. They contend th...
Read more