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From Abel Leonard, Lafia
The Nasarawa State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has elected new state executives, with former Deputy Governor Chief John Michael Abdul emerging as chairman.
Also elected at the party’s state congress held on Saturday was 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 for Nasarawa West, Alhaji Yahaya Onyapa as vice chairman for Nasarawa South, while Mr Joseph Masin was elected vice chairman for Nasarawa North.
In his acceptance speech, the newly elected chairman, Chief John Michael Abdul, expressed appreciation to party members for the confidence reposed in the new leadership.
“We are deeply grateful for the trust you have placed in us to lead the party at this critical time. We will not take this responsibility lightly,” he said.
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He pledged to work in synergy with party stakeholders to strengthen the ADC’s grassroots presence across the state, with a view to positioning the party for victory in the 2027 general elections.
“We are committed to building a united and formidable party structure that will resonate from the wards to the state level. Our focus will be on mobilisation, inclusivity, and discipline,” Abdul stated.
The chairman further assured aspirants under the party’s platform of a level playing field, stressing that the leadership would ensure a transparent and credible primary process.
“All aspirants will be given equal opportunity. We will guarantee a fair, inclusive, and transparent process that reflects the true will of party members,” he added.
Goodwill messages were delivered by prominent party leaders, including the Deputy National Chairman, Senator (Mrs) Patricia Akwashiki; National Vice Chairman (Diaspora), Barrister Musa Elayo; Chief of Staff to the National Chairman, Senator Suleiman Asonya Adokwe; and the State Chief Whip, Mr Julius Miyanki Ogah.
They congratulated the newly elected executives and charged them to intensify efforts towards strengthening the party ahead of future electoral contests.
The congress attracted notable stakeholders and aspirants within the party, including Hon. Barrister 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.
