Nasarawa ADC Elects New Executives as Ex-Deputy Governor Michael-Abdul Emerges Chairman
• Nadare Named Secretary, Party Vows Strong Grassroots Mobilisation Ahead of 2027
By Suleiman Abubakar Rimi Uku Lafia
The Nasarawa State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has elected a new set of executives, with former Deputy Governor, Chief John Michael-Abdul, emerging as the State Chairman.
Also elected at the party’s state congress held on Saturday is Isah Adamu Nadare, who clinched the position of State Secretary.
Other members of the newly constituted executive include Prince Mohammed Yamusa Chindo as Deputy Chairman, Alhaji Aminu Nagogo as Treasurer, Elmahmud Hussaini Sani as Financial Secretary, Hajiya Hafsat Ibrahim Tiyel as Women Leader, Prince Shekwoaga Musa Maikasuwa as Youth Leader, Barrister Paul Magaji Ajeh as Legal Adviser, Dr. Taimako Sunday Anyuabaga as Publicity Secretary, and Hajiya Hassana Musa Maidoki as Auditor.
At the zonal level, Comrade Idris Ojoko emerged as Vice Chairman (Nasarawa West), Alhaji Yahaya Onyapa as Vice Chairman (Nasarawa South), while Mr. Joseph Masin was elected Vice Chairman (Nasarawa North).
In his acceptance speech, the new chairman, Michael-Abdul, expressed appreciation to party members for the confidence reposed in the new leadership, pledging inclusive governance and unity within the party.
He assured aspirants of a transparent and credible primary process, while emphasizing the need for aggressive grassroots mobilisation to position the party for victory in the 2027 general elections.
Goodwill messages were delivered by prominent party stakeholders, including Deputy National Chairman, Senator Patricia Akwashiki; National Vice Chairman (Diaspora), Barrister Musa Elayo; Chief of Staff to the National Chairman, Senator Suleiman Asonya Adokwe; and State Chief Whip, Mr. Julius Miyanki Ogah.
The congress attracted key stakeholders and gubernatorial aspirants such as Hon. Mohammed Hassan Abdullahi, Major General Nuhu Angbazo, Alhaji Jibril Sabo Keana (JSK), Hon. Ayuba Umar, Alhaji Nasiru Soja Abdullahi, and Hon. Umar Shuaibu Kubi, among others, who pledged support for the party’s renewed direction.
