Ex-IG Adamu Campaign Backs Maku for Nasarawa Senatorial Seat

Ahead of Saturday's senatorial by-election in Nasarawa North, the campaign organization for former Inspector General of Police Abubakar Adamu has officially endorsed Labaran Maku, the Labour Party candidate. The announcement came on Thursday during a meeting with Maku in Akwanga, conveyed by the Counter and Mobilisation Committee of the Abubakar Adamu 2027 campaign organization.

Isa Nathaniel, the committee chairman, stated that Maku emerged as the preferred candidate after extensive consultations with stakeholders. The senatorial seat was left vacant due to the passing of Senator Godiya Akwashiki after a prolonged illness. Nathaniel characterized Maku as the most qualified contender, highlighting his extensive political experience and significant support base spanning Akwanga, Wamba, and Nasarawa Eggon local government areas.

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Following an exhaustive, objective review of all the contenders in this race, and after wide-ranging consultations with key stakeholders, the Counter and Mobilisation Team of the Rtd IGP Adamu 2027 Movement has come to a definitive conclusion.

"Following an exhaustive, objective review of all the contenders in this race, and after wide-ranging consultations with key stakeholders, the Counter and Mobilisation Team of the Rtd IGP Adamu 2027 Movement has come to a definitive conclusion," Nathaniel said. "We formally and unreservedly endorse His Excellency, Labaran Maku, as the most qualified, competent, and prepared candidate to carry this torch forward."

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We formally and unreservedly endorse His Excellency, Labaran Maku, as the most qualified, competent, and prepared candidate to carry this torch forward.

Nathaniel emphasized the district's need for an experienced lawmaker capable of attracting development projects. He pointed to Maku's background in student unionism, state government, and federal government service as preparation for the senatorial role. He urged supporters of the former police chief and residents of the district to cast their votes for the Labour Party candidate in the June 20 by-election.

Jacob Kudu, the member representing Nasarawa Eggon East Constituency in the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, also spoke in support of Maku, describing him as a credible and experienced leader. "We will be doing ourselves a great disservice if we don’t vote for Maku as our senator in the by-election," Kudu stated. In response, Maku expressed gratitude for the endorsement and pledged to provide effective representation if elected in the upcoming poll.

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We will be doing ourselves a great disservice if we don’t vote for Maku as our senator in the by-election.