The Nasarawa State chapter of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has inaugurated a new set of executives, with former Deputy Governor, John Michael Abdul, emerging as state chairman.
The party’s congress, held on Saturday, also produced Isah Adamu Nadare as secretary, alongside other key officials elected to steer the party’s affairs ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Among those elected are Prince Mohammed Yamusa Chindo as deputy chairman, 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, Idris Ojoko emerged as vice chairman for Nasarawa West, while Alhaji Yahaya Onyapa and Mr. Joseph Masin was elected vice chairmen for Nasarawa South and Nasarawa North, respectively.
In his acceptance speech, Abdul thanked party members for the trust placed in the new leadership, pledging to foster unity and strengthen grassroots mobilization across the state.
“We will work with all stakeholders to reposition the party and ensure victory in the 2027 general elections. Our primaries will be fair, inclusive, and transparent for all aspirants,” he assured.
The event also featured goodwill messages from prominent party figures, 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, all of whom urged the new executives to intensify mobilization efforts.
The congress attracted a wide range of stakeholders and aspirants, including Hon. Barrister Mohammed Hassan Abdullahi, Major General Nuhu Angbazo, Alhaji Jibril Sabo Keana, Hon. Ayuba Umar, Alhaji Nasiru Soja Abdullahi, and Hon. Umar Shuaibu Kubi, among others.


