A former Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has obtained the All Progressives Congress governorship nomination and expression of interest forms ahead of the party’s primary election in Nasarawa State, declaring his intention to contest despite moves for a consensus candidate.
The APC primary is scheduled for May 21, 2026.
Adamu’s decision comes amid reports that Senator Ahmed Wadada, representing Nasarawa West Senatorial District, is being positioned by key stakeholders as the preferred successor to Governor Abdullahi Sule for the 2027 governorship race.
Speaking at a press briefing in Lafia on Tuesday, the Director-General of the Mohammed Abubakar Adamu 2027 Political Movement, Musa Hussein, said the former police chief was determined to participate in the primaries, expressing confidence in his chances.
He disclosed that Adamu procured the nomination and expression of interest forms in the early hours of Tuesday, adding that his campaign was fully prepared for the contest.
According to Hussein, the ex-IGP is not considering any consensus arrangement, insisting that the race should be decided through a credible and transparent primary.
“We are focused on winning both the APC primary and the 2027 governorship election. Our principal believes in a free, fair and open process,” he said.
He also criticised moves to adopt a preferred aspirant within the party, describing such actions as contrary to democratic principles and party guidelines.
Hussein argued that the APC constitution recognises only direct primaries or consensus as legitimate methods for selecting candidates, stressing that no individual or group has the authority to impose a candidate.
He raised concerns over alleged pressure on party officials and stakeholders to support a particular aspirant, warning that such practices could undermine the credibility of the process.
The campaign team further dismissed claims of any endorsement from the party’s national leadership, urging members to disregard such assertions.
Hussein called on the APC leadership to ensure neutrality and uphold due process, noting that the forthcoming primary must be conducted without interference.
He maintained that the May 21 exercise remains the only valid pathway for the emergence of the party’s governorship candidate in the state.
