Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has explained his continued advocacy for zoning the governorship seat among the state’s three senatorial zones, saying the arrangement promotes fairness, inclusion, and lasting peace.
The governor spoke while hosting stakeholders from Toto Local Government Area at the Government House in Lafia, where he addressed concerns and criticisms surrounding his position on power rotation ahead of the 2027 elections.
Sule said although every indigene of Nasarawa State has the constitutional right to aspire to govern the state, zoning gives all zones a sense of belonging and hope within the political system.
He clarified that his stance does not exclude or deny any zone the opportunity to contest but reflects his personal conviction as a beneficiary of zoning.
According to him, his emergence as governor in 2019 was made possible by the commitment of his predecessor, Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, who supported power rotation despite Nasarawa North having only three local government areas.
The governor said he remains grateful to Al-Makura for standing by the zoning principle, adding that the gesture reinforced his belief that rotational leadership fosters unity and political stability.
Sule stressed that zoning allows communities to feel represented and reduces tension, noting that such arrangements give citizens confidence that leadership opportunities will eventually reach their areas.
He urged political actors to exercise patience, reminding them that there are several other elective positions and opportunities to pursue political ambitions over time.
The governor also used the occasion to commend the growing peace and unity in Toto Local Government Area, praising traditional rulers, community leaders, and ethnic groups for working together to restore harmony after years of communal unrest.
He said the progress recorded in Toto was a collective achievement and a testament to inclusive leadership and cooperation among stakeholders.
Umar Muhammed
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