By Oboh Linus, Lafia
Former Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has called on the national Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, to reject Gov. Sule’s preferred governorship in Nasarawa State.
Mr Musa Hussein, Director General of the former IGP Adamu 2027 Gubernatorial Movement, made the call at a press conference on Tuesday in Lafia.
Hussein explained that the call was necessitated by recent developments within the state chapter of the APC, particularly the purported endorsement and adoption of a “preferred” governorship aspirant by Gov. Sule.
He urged the APC national leadership to urgently review these developments, nullify any unconstitutional declarations and reaffirm adherence to due process.
According to him, the APC Constitution clearly provides only two legitimate methods for the emergence of candidates, direct primaries or consensus.
He noted that there was no provision for unilateral adoption or imposition of any aspirant by individuals or party structures in the APC constitution.
“After careful review, these actions are considered unconstitutional, misleading, and a direct threat to internal party democracy.
“Claims that party stakeholders collectively endorsed a candidate are not reflective of reality.
“Reports indicate that several ward executives and officials were subjected to undue pressure, raising serious concerns about the credibility of the process. Any outcome derived under such conditions cannot be regarded as democratic or valid,” he said.
The DG Adamu Gubernatorial Movement clarified that no national endorsement has been granted for any governorship aspirant in Nasarawa State, noting that attempts to associate such claims with higher authority are misleading and should be disregarded.
“Equally troubling are reports of intimidation directed at public office holders, including local government officials, councillors, and aides, allegedly being coerced to support a particular aspirant under threat of removal.
“This is unacceptable, public officials are representatives of the people, not instruments of political coercion,” he stated.
Hussein said that the only legitimate process for selecting the party’s governorship candidate in Nasarawa State remains the direct primary election scheduled for 21st May 2026, noting that the process must be transparent and free from interference.
“Party officials at all levels are reminded that neutrality is a constitutional obligation, any involvement in premature endorsement or partisan alignment before the primaries constitutes misconduct and will be resisted,” he said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the former IGP Adamu had purchased the expression of interest and nomination forms on Tuesday. (NAN)
