10/06/2026
Maku Raises Alarm Over Alleged Plot To Rig Bye-Election, Claims 9 Wards Identified In Nassarawa Eggon
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The Labour Party candidate for the forthcoming senatorial bye-election in Nasarawa North, Mr. Labaran Maku, has alleged that the Nasarawa State Government plans to rig the exercise scheduled for June 20, 2026.
Maku, a former Minister of Information, made the allegation at a press conference on Wednesday in Akpata, Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Area of the State.
According to him, the 9 wards allegedly identified for rigging by the state government are all located in Nasarawa Eggon local government areas, where voter registration is high.
He emphasized that the government, aware of its likely defeat, is intimidated by his popularity across the senatorial district and has therefore resolved to rig the election.
“If you go to Nasarawa Eggon, Akwanga, and Wamba local government areas, you will find that the Labour Party has 80% of the support. It is because of our grassroots initiatives and commitment to service to the people. We have reports of secret meetings by the government to rig the election, having seen no chance of winning.
“Some of the alleged plans include the use of hired political thugs to disrupt the peaceful conduct of the exercise. He called on the Federal Government to caution state governments against using federal security agencies to create confusion during elections.
“State Governors created insecurity in their various States through imposition and rigging of an election and at end they will blame president Tinubu. People will come out and vote but their vote will not count, this can cause serious insecurity,” he stated further.
He stated that Governor Abdullahi Sule is collaborating with the police to redeploy area commanders and other senior officers, similar to the approach employed during the APC primary elections that resulted in a crisis.
According to him, the APC has yet to conduct a primary election for the senatorial bye-election, instead imposing an unpopular candidate on the people.
He expressed optimism regarding the Labour Party’s prospects of emerging victorious, emphasizing that the people of Nasarawa North are politically discerning and cast their votes based on competence and credibility rather than party affiliation.
