By Suleiman Abubakar Rimi Uku Lafia
Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwanga North State Constituency, Nasarawa State, have unanimously passed a vote of confidence on Hon. Larry Ven-Bawa, the member representing the constituency at the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, commending his performance and affirming their readiness to endorse him for a second term ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The party leaders also resolved to formally endorse President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term and Governor Abdullahi Sule for the Nasarawa North Senatorial seat in the coming election cycle.
This resolution was made public during a strategic stakeholders meeting held in Andaha, Akwanga Local Government Area, and conveyed by the convener and coordinator of the group, Hon. Mohammed B. Sameel, a former Commissioner One of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB).
According to Hon. Sameel, the decision to endorse President Tinubu, Governor Sule, House of Representatives member Hon. Dr. Jeremiah Umaru (Akwanga/Nassarawa Eggon/Wamba Federal Constituency), and Hon. Larry Ven-Bawa, stems from their outstanding performance and impactful representation.
> “We are here today to consolidate unity within our party in Akwanga North and to step down the resolutions of the Akwanga LGA and Nasarawa North APC Zonal meetings which have already endorsed President Tinubu for a second term and Governor Sule for Senate in 2027,” Sameel declared.
> “It is our collective decision to formally endorse them alongside Reps JJ Umaru and Hon. Larry Ven-Bawa for 2027. Their achievements speak volumes,” he added.
“Akwanga North Never Had It This Good” – Kwanta Yakubu
Lending his voice, the State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Kwanta Yakubu, described the leadership of the endorsed political figures as transformative and progressive.
> “President Tinubu is doing well, Governor Sule is working tirelessly, and our representatives at both the state and federal levels—Hon. JJ Umaru and Hon. Larry Ven-Bawa—are changing the narrative in our constituency,” he stated.
> “Akwanga North never had it this good. Hon. Ven-Bawa is doing great things, and JJ Umaru’s performance at the National Assembly is impressive with several bills sponsored,” the commissioner added.
He also urged continued support for the Akwanga Local Government Chairman, Hon. Safiyanu Isah Andaha, stating that collective backing of elected officials is essential to delivering the dividends of democracy.
Party Leaders, Advisers Echo Support
In strong agreement, other speakers at the meeting—including Hon. Monday Magaji, Speaker of Akwanga Legislative Council (representing the LGA Chairman), and Mrs. Elsie Monde, Special Adviser to Governor Sule—reinforced the decision of the stakeholders, pledging continued alignment with party objectives and developmental goals.
They emphasized the importance of unity, party loyalty, and grassroots mobilization to ensure continued governance success and political dominance of the APC in Akwanga North.
Dignitaries in Attendance
The high-level political gathering was attended by prominent APC figures and government officials, including:
Hon. Elsie Monde, Special Adviser to Governor Sule
Mr. Randolph Para, Commissioner, State Civil Service Commission
Hon. Abdullahi Amwe, Commissioner, Teachers Service Commission (TSC)
Mr. Maiwada Jambo, Former APC Zonal Chairman, Nasarawa North
Hon. Hassan Gwamna, SA to Governor Sule on Agriculture
Hon. Iliyasu Tanko Giwa, SA to Governor Sule (Political)
Party executives, women leaders, youth representatives, and community stakeholders
The meeting marks a critical step in APC’s grassroots consolidation ahead of the 2027 general elections, with the Akwanga North constituency signaling strong continuity support for its current crop of leaders.
