14/09/2026
2027: The Unfolding Political Drama In Nasarawa
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Variety, they say, is the spice of life. The evolving politics of 2027 in Nasarawa State is already proving that adage true.
Nasarawa is pregnant with possibilities, and the political labour room is crowded with spectators, observers and stakeholders eagerly awaiting the birth of a new chapter and, perhaps, a new leader to carry the mantle of the state.
What we are witnessing today is a political drama unlike any seen in a long time. An APC stalwart has refused to endorse the government's preferred candidate, while a former Speaker has openly endorsed a candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yet still pledges loyalty to his own party.
These developments raise serious questions: Is all well within the All Progressives Congress (APC)? Only time will tell. Whatever the answer, one thing is certain — it is good news for the opposition.
Politics has always been about interests, alliances, calculations and, sometimes, unexpected realignments. As 2027 draws nearer, the political landscape will only become more intriguing.
The curtain is just beginning to rise. Much more will be revealed in the days ahead. Nasarawa is watching. 2027 is coming.
-Dauda Yahaya Kana, Kokona West