Recent political musings circulating online, suggesting a frontrunner like Hon. Dr. Joseph Haruna Kigbu should deputize another aspirant, reveal a profound misunderstanding of Nasarawa State’s political landscape rooted in a backward imaginative mindset, which is more like spelling development upside down.
While we respect every individual’s right to ambition, the conversation around the 2027 governorship must be grounded in political reality and a clear-eyed assessment of who is best positioned to serve the people.
The write-up suggesting a Dr. Kigbu/Dr. Faisal ticket, with the former as a running mate, gets the equation entirely backward. It is an argument that fails to recognize the unique and distinct credentials of both men.
Progressively speaking from a well meaning heart-of-heart, a leader must be more than just a public health expert.
A governor must possess a deep-rooted understanding of the political terrain, a connection to the grassroots, and a proven history of community mobilization, qualities that have become synonymous with Hon. Dr. Joseph Haruna Kigbu.
Dr. Kigbu is not a political beginner, he is a household name in Nasarawa State and beyond.
As a former Member of the House of Representatives for the Lafia/Obi Federal Constituency (2011-2015), he has a verifiable record of legislative service and community engagement.
He understands the people’s needs not from a boardroom but from direct, on-the-ground interaction. His “Likitan Talakawa” (Doctor of the Poor) moniker is not a political slogan, it is an identity earned through decades of philanthropic and humanitarian service that has touched lives across the state and beyond.
In the crucial race for the 2027 governorship, a candidate must have a clear political base and a network of committed followers built over time. Dr. Kigbu possesses these assets. His journey is a testament to his political sagacity and his unwavering commitment to the people of Nasarawa. His credentials, both in professional and community service, are unmatched by any aspirant who lacks his deep political roots.
The political reality is clear: A successful governorship ticket for Nasarawa State should be built on a foundation of political strength and grassroots credibility. It is not Dr. Kigbu who should be deputizing a political newcomer that is just nurturing followers, but rather the other way around. Hon. Dr. Joseph Haruna Kigbu is the indisputable frontrunner, a political heavyweight, man of the people and the rightful leader of the ticket that should be deputized by the political beginner.
Dr. Kigbu 2027 is a goal, and we must not let it be compromised by a misunderstanding of what genuine leadership truly requires.
Long live Dr. JH. Kigbu!
Long live Nasarawa state!
Long live Federal Republic of Nigeria!
Comrade Augustine Terzungwe.