On March 21, Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule hinted that he may run for the Nasarawa North senatorial seat in 2027, citing mounting pressure from political leaders and citizens in the zone.
Sule made the disclosure while members of the State Executive Council, led by Deputy Governor Emmanuel Akabe, visited his rural house in Gudi, Akwanga Local Government Area, to pay Sallah respect.
Recall that Abdullahi Sule had earlier stated that he would not pursue elective office after his tenure ended.
However, Sule reversed his decision, citing frequent stakeholder requests as factors that made it difficult for him to resist the calls to run.
He further noted that both private and official delegations have consistently encouraged him to run.
Sule, who added that the pressure has increased in recent months, explained that his initial plan was to support another senatorial candidate—someone he described as loyal but had previously lost an election.
He stated that the desire to secure effective representation for Nasarawa North in the National Assembly is a major factor behind his reassessment.
Meanwhile, a check by WITHIN NIGERIA revealed that if Abdullahi Sule wins the 2027 general election, he will not be the first Governor elected to the Senate.
Additional findings revealed that past governors from the country’s six geopolitical zones had served and continue to serve as senators in the National Assembly after winning elections.
Here are some governors who were elected as senators:
NORTH WEST GEO-POLITICAL ZONE
Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso (APC, Kano Central – 2011 to 2015, 2019 till 2023)
Ibrahim Shekarau (APC,Kano Central – 2015 till 2023)
Adamu Aliero (APC, Kebbi Central – 2011 till present)
Aliyu Wamakko (APC, Sokoto North – 2019 till present)
Abdulaziz Yari (APC, Zamfara West – 2011 till2019)
Kabiru Gaya (APC, Kano South – 2007 till 2015)
NORTH EAST GEO-POLITICAL ZONE
Kashim Shettima (APC, Borno Central – 2019 till 2023)
Ibrahim Gaidam (APC, Yobe East – 2023 till present)
Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo (PDP, Gombe North – 2023 till present)
Danjuma Goje (APC, Gombe Central – 2015 till present)
NORTH CENTRAL GEO-POLITICAL ZONE
Sani Bello (APC, Niger North – 1999 till 2023)
Simon Lalong (APC, Plateau South – 2023 till present)
Bukola Saraki (APC, Kwara Central – 2011 till 2019)
Jonah Jang (PDP, Plateau North – 2015 till 2023)
Tanko Al-Makura (APC, Nasarawa South – 2011 till 2019)
Gabriel Suswam (PDP, Benue North – 2011 till 2023)
SOUTH EAST GEO-POLITICAL ZONE
Orji Uzor Kalu (APC, Abia North – 2015 till 2019, 2023 till present)
Theodore Orji (PDP, Abia Central – 2019 till present)
Chimaroke Nnamani (PDP, Enugu – 2011 till 2023)
Rochas Okorocha (APC, Imo West – 2019 till 2023)
Sam Egwu (PDP, Ebonyi North, 2011 till 2019)
SOUTH SOUTH GEO-POLITICAL ZONE
Godswill Akpabio (APC, Akwa Ibom North-West – 2015 till 2019, 2023 till present)
Seriake Dickson (PDP, Bayelsa West – 2019 till 2023)
Adams Oshiomhole (APC, Edo North – 2023 till present)
SOUTH WEST GEO-POLITICAL ZONE
Gbenga Daniel (APC, Ogun East – 2023 till present)
Ibikunle Amosun (APC, Ogun Central – 2023 till present)
