APC supporters rally in Keffi, endorse Ex-IGP Adamu for guber race
Supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday turned out en masse in Keffi, Nasarawa State capital, in a solidarity rally for Ex-IGP Mohammed Abubakar Adamu ahead of the
Supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday turned out en masse in Keffi, Nasarawa State capital, in a solidarity rally for Ex-IGP Mohammed Abubakar Adamu ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Adamu has signified interest in contesting for the governorship of Nasarawa State under the APC platform.
The mega rally coordinated by members of the Mohammed Abubakar Adamu Support Group Organisation (MAASGO), began before midday. It was carnival-like as supporters sporting branded T-shirts and vests with different inscriptions thronged out in large numbers converging at the starting point at the Nasarawa State University (NSUK) Gate, Keffi, from where the procession moved to other parts of the metropolis.
The procession, accompanied by drummers, flutists, and others, moved from street to street, sharing pamphlets showcasing the achievements and performance records of the retired top cop while he led the Nigerian Police Force.
The supporters bearing different placards with inscriptions such as 'Muje IGP 2027' (Let's go IGP 2027), 'Nasarawa Project MA 2027', 'Walin Lafia for Governor of Nasarawa State', 'Tinubu/Rtd IGP Adamu We Know 2027 Join the Moving Train now', and several others, openly canvassed support for Ex-IGP Adamu's candidacy ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial election.
Addressing newsmen during the rally, Awal Nurain, a member of the support group accompanied by others, said the mega rally officially marked the beginning of mobilisation and campaigning for Ex-IGP Adamu by his support group.
While giving the rationale behind the rally, Nurain argued that Ex-IGP Adamu's candidacy has been well received by the people of Nasarawa State, judging by the show of solidarity from people from different walks of life.
According to him, "As you can see, the mega rally today has been massive. It is there for all to see in the massive crowd that came out today to canvass support for the retired IGP Adamu. The love and support from our people are really overwhelming. This shows that he is truly a man of the people, and Nasarawa State will be very lucky to have someone like him as governor come 2027.
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Expatiating, Nurain said, the Ex-IGP Adamu has had a record of excellent performance and meritorious service all through his career in the police force, hence the people are convinced that he will do better even as the governor of Nasarawa State.
"I'm more than convinced that Retired IGP Mohammed Abubakar Adamu has what it takes to lead Nasarawa State as the governor. If we go by his records of performance in public service as a police officer, where he rose through the ranks to become the IGP, that is no mean feat by any standards," he said.
"The people of Nasarawa State will be lucky to have him as governor, and that is why members of the Mohammed Abukakar Adamu Support Group Organisation (MAASGO) have no qualms at all throwing our weight behind him and want to rally support for him ahead of the 2027 general elections," he reiterated.
With the APC gearing up for the party primaries across the state of the federation, gubernatorial hopefuls like Ex-IGP Adamu, who is contesting for the first time in an elective position, are not leaving any stone unturned in their quest to gain political advantage using the vehicle of social mobilisation.
