… Ex – IGP Pledges Improvement in Education, Healthcare, Security
By Hadiza Mohammed, Northern Operation
Former Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, has cautioned residents of Nasarawa State against surrendering their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) for money, alleging that some political actors are collecting voters’ cards to prevent eligible voters from participating in the 2027 governorship election.
Adamu issued the warning in Doma Local Government Area while responding to his endorsement by the Alago nation as its preferred candidate for the 2027 Nasarawa State governorship election.
The former police chief alleged that some political actors were targeting women in an attempt to suppress voter participation by collecting their PVCs ahead of the election.
“Those who don’t have people following them are collecting cards in the hands of women; they are buying so as to stop them from coming out to vote,” Adamu said.
He urged residents not to exchange their voter cards for money, stressing that eligible voters should retain their PVCs and exercise their voting rights on election day.
“Everyone should not agree to sell their card, and everyone should come out on election day with their card,” he said.
Adamu also called on anyone whose PVC had already been collected to make efforts to retrieve it ahead of the election.
His allegations, however, were not accompanied by specific details of the individuals or groups allegedly involved in the collection of voters’ cards.
The warning came as the Alago nation declared its support for Adamu’s governorship ambition at a rally organised by the Alago Support Group for Adamu in Doma.
The endorsement marks a show of support for the former Inspector-General of Police as he seeks to govern Nasarawa State in 2027.
Expressing appreciation for the endorsement, Adamu said the backing of the Alago community had strengthened his confidence in his political ambition.
He also thanked God for what he described as progress in his political journey, acknowledging the commitment of the support group and others who had identified with his aspiration.
Adamu said his decision to contest the governorship election was motivated by a desire to improve the living conditions of ordinary residents, particularly vulnerable people whom he believes have not received adequate attention.
“Our coming out for this election is for the common people. We came out for the common man, to see that the common man does not suffer the way they are suffering now,” he said.
Outlining his priorities if elected governor, Adamu pledged to focus on education, healthcare and security, promising to work towards better public services and safer communities across the state.
He said his administration would prioritise access to quality education and healthcare while addressing security concerns to enable residents to live without fear.
“We will put people’s lives first, to see that education with quality is given to our people, health with quality our people have obtained, and the issue of security, we will see that everyone will find peace, so that people can return to their homes to sleep without any fear,” he said.
The former police chief further expressed gratitude to the Alago Support Group and other supporters for their commitment to his political aspiration, saying he hoped to secure victory in the 2027 governorship election.
As political activities gradually build towards the next governorship election in Nasarawa State, Adamu’s appeal against the alleged collection of PVCs has placed voter participation among the issues raised during his campaign engagements.
He urged residents to protect their voter cards and ensure they are available when they go to the polls, while reiterating his commitment to improving the welfare and security of the people if elected governor.
