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Nasarawa North SDP stakeholders urge ex-LG boss to contest reps seat in 2027

The SDP zonal chairman called on party members to remain united and work tirelessly for the party’s victory in 2027.

• September 13, 2025
Nasarawa state map
Nasarawa state map [Credit; ResearchGate]

Stakeholders of Social Democratic Party in Wamba and Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Areas of Nasarawa State, have called on a former chairman of Nasarawa Eggon LG, Idris Danlami, to contest the Akwanga/Nassarawa Eggon/Wamba Federal Constituency in 2027.

SDP Chairmen of Wamba and Nassarawa Eggon Local Government areas, Ibrahim Moyi and Kassimu Umar, respectively made the calls at the party’s rally on Friday in Wamba and Nassarawa Eggon LGAs.

The executive members of both LGAs attended a rally.

The duo said that the essence of their gatherings was a clarion call on Mr Danlami to contest the House of Representatives seat in 2027.

They attributed their call to his developmental strides when he served as the Nasarawa Eggon chairman.

According to them, some of his achievements include drilling of boreholes across the 14 electoral wards of Nassarawa Eggon.

Others are abattoirs, construction of roads, culverts, renovation of the council secretariat, guest house, fertilizers, streetlights among other infrastructure.

They assured him that the party’s continued to remain united for the victory of the party come 2027.

Responding, the SDP Zonal Chairman of Nasarawa North, Mohammed Audu, appreciated them for their support for Mr Danlami.

He stated, “I thank you for the support for Danlami to contest for the House of Representatives seat come 2027 under our platform, SDP. I will deliver your message to Hon. Odasco that the entire SDP structure of Wamba and Nassarawa Eggon Local Government Areas are behind Danlami for the House of Representatives seat in 2027.’’

The SDP zonal chairman called on the stakeholders, party officials and other party faithful to remain united and work tirelessly for the party’s victory in 2027.

Speaking with journalists, SDP aspirant for Nassarawa Eggon East State Assembly Constituency, Hussaini Adagadzu, pledged quality representation if elected in 2027.

He said that he would initiate people-oriented projects and empower his constituents to improve on their standard of living.

A philanthropist, Mr Adagadzu, also called on the people to continue to pray and support him to succeed.

(NAN)

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