Nasarawa Accountant General Resigns Declares for 2027 Governorship

From Abel Zwanke, Lafia

The Nasarawa state Accountant General,  Musa Ahmed Mohammed, has resigned his position and declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election.

Mohammed, a former Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, made the announcement at a mega rally held in his honour in Lafia on Monday.

Addressing a large crowd of supporters, the former Accountant General said his decision followed sustained calls from stakeholders across the state urging him to step into the race.

“I have listened to the yearnings and aspirations of our people,” he said. “After wide consultations, I have decided to resign my position as Accountant General and accept the call to serve the people of Nasarawa State as governor come 2027.”

The rally, organised under the aegis of the Fatan Alheri Movement, attracted a cross-section of political leaders, youth groups and community stakeholders from across the state.

Among dignitaries present at the event was the Chairman of the Nasarawa State Football Association, Alhaji Salisu Galadima, alongside other prominent personalities.

Mohammed noted that his decision was driven by a desire to consolidate on the achievements of the present administration and reposition the state for greater development.

“Our state has made significant progress, but there is still much to be done. I am stepping forward with a clear vision to build on existing foundations and move Nasarawa to greater heights,” he added.

His declaration comes hours after Governor Abdullahi Sule met with governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja.

The meeting, held at the Nasarawa Governor’s Lodge, was attended by key stakeholders, including former governors Abdullahi Adamu and Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, as well as former Deputy Governor Silas Ali Agara.

Political observers say Mohammed’s entry into the race is likely to reshape the dynamics within the APC ahead of the 2027 elections, given his experience in both the legislative and executive arms of government.

Meanwhile, supporters at the rally expressed confidence in his leadership capacity, describing him as a unifying figure with the experience needed to lead the state.

“We believe he has what it takes to move Nasarawa forward,” one of the supporters said. “That is why we are here in our numbers to endorse him.”

With his formal declaration, Mohammed joins the growing list of aspirants positioning themselves for the state’s top job as political activities gradually gather momentum ahead of 2027.