Former Police Chief Mohammed Adamu Vows To Overcome Executive Endorsement In Nasarawa Governor Race

Former IGP Mohammed Adamu vows to defeat Governor Sule’s preferred successor in the Nasarawa APC primaries, citing security expertise and grassroots support.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 24, 2026, 4:07 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Guardian Nigeria

A High Profile Challenge To Executive Preference

The race for the Nasarawa State Government House has intensified as former Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, declared his readiness to contest the All Progressives Congress primary against the Governor’s preferred choice. At a significant political gathering in Karu Local Government Area, Adamu’s campaign team signaled that the endorsement of Senator Aliyu Ahmed Wadada is merely a personal opinion and not a binding mandate on the party’s rank and file. This move sets the stage for a major internal confrontation within the ruling party as the 2027 transition period draws closer.

Leveraging Security Expertise For Governance

A central theme of the former police chief’s platform is his extensive experience within Nigeria’s security architecture. According to Adams Useni, the campaign’s director of operations, Adamu’s rise to the rank of Inspector General equips him with a unique set of skills necessary to address the persistent insecurity affecting the state. The campaign argues that a security professional at the helm of state affairs would facilitate better coordination with federal authorities, ultimately creating a safer environment for the citizens of Nasarawa.

Mobilizing Grassroots Support Across Localities

The scale of the Karu rally served as a demonstration of the former IGP’s growing influence among diverse demographic groups. Campaign officials revealed that over 3,000 different organizations have sought to affiliate with the Adamu movement, seeking to position him as an "unbeatable choice" for the APC. The campaign leadership believes that this broad based acceptance across the state’s local government areas will provide the necessary momentum to overcome the influence of the incumbent governor’s endorsement during the party’s upcoming internal polls.