Nasarawa ADC establishes steering committees, affirms party’s readiness to assume leadership in 2027

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Nasarawa State has officially unveiled its State Steering Committee.

The committee is led by former Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State, His Excellency Chief John Mike Abdul, who serves as the interim chairman of the party in the State.

The announcement took place at an ADC Stakeholders meeting held at Otunsha Hotel in Keffi. The Secretary of the Committee is Alhaji Jibril Sabo Keana (JSK).

Chief John Mike Abdul, who defected from the PDP, was appointed by the national leadership of ADC, headed by former Senate President David Mark.

The unveiling of this committee represents a strategic effort to solidify ADC’s presence and influence in Nasarawa State as the party prepares for future electoral contests, including the 2027 general elections.

The stakeholders in Nasarawa State, including the committee members named at the meeting, are united in the aim to build the ADC into a formidable political force through unity, grassroots mobilization, and fairness.

The former deputy governor called for patience and unity among prospective members, indicating plans for expanded consultations and meetings at various levels across the state soon.

Notable individuals named to the committee and involved in the meeting include former PDP chieftain Jibril Sabo Keana as Secretary and several other prominent figures from both PDP and APC backgrounds who have joined ADC in Nasarawa.

In a statement issued by the ADC Media led Idris Ojoko revealed that the Committee members inaugurated as follows:

1. Chief John Mike Abdul – Coordinator
2. Sen. Suleiman Adokwe – Member
3. Hon Adamu Oyanki – Member
4. Dr. Umar Musa Galadima – Member
5. Barr. John Matthew – Member
6. Hon. Musa Bako Karshi – Member
7. Prince Yamusa Chindo – Member
8. State ADC Chairman – Member
9. State ADC Secretary – Member
10. Comr. Idris Ojoko Jibrin – Member
11. Hon. Aminu Nagogo – Member
12. Alhaji El-Mahmud – Hussaini Sani – Member
13. Ms. Farida Umar – Member
14. Mrs. Liyatu Bala – Member
15. Ms. Comfort Ishaya – Member
16. Hon. Ahmed Yusuf – Member
17. Alhaji Isa Nadare – Member
18. Dr. Taimako S. Anyuabuga – Member
19. Jibril Sabo Keana – Secretary

Similarly, the Secretary also announced the membership of various Special Committees that would be responsible for the constitution of the Ward Steering Committees for the 13 LGAs in the state as follows:
1. Akwanga LGA
– Mr. Jonathan Shuki – Chairman
– Hon Ahmed Yusuf – Secretary
– And Other Members.
2. Awe LGA:
– Alhaji Isa Nadare – Chairman
– Haruna Ibrahim Tafida – Secretary
– And Other Members
3. Doma LGA:
– Sen. Mohammed O. Onawo – Chairman
– Dr. Ezekiel Obuje – Secretary
– And Other Members
4. Karu LGA:
– Barr. Mohammed H. Abdullahi – Chairman
– Mr Gaza Mark Auta – Secretary
– And Other Members
5. Keana LGA:
– Hon. Barr. Musa Elayo – Chairman
– Mr. Isiaka Obiokpa – Secretary
– And Other Members
6. Keffi LGA:
– Prince Yamusa Chindo – Chairman
– Hon. Mohammed Mukhtar – Secretary
– And Other Members
7. Kokona LGA:
– Comr. Idris Ojoko Jibrin – Chairman
– Mr Larry Chan – Secretary
– And Other Members
8. Lafia LGA:
– Dr. Taimako S. Anyuabuga – Chairman
– Barr. Yahuza Hamza – Secretary
– And Other Members
9. Nasarawa LGA:
– Dr. Umar Musa Galadima – Chairman
– Barr. Zawo Osu James – Secretary
– And Other Members
10. Nasarawa Eggon LGA:
– Sen. Patricia Naomi Akwashiki – Chairman
– Barr. John Matthew Abimiku – Secretary
– And Other Members
11. Obi LGA:
– Mr Peter Akaba – Chairman
– Barr. Hassan Yakubu – Secretary
– And Other Members
12. Toto LGA:
– Alhaji El-Mahmud Hussaini Sani – Chairman
– Hon. Adams Nyisana
– And Other Members
13. Wamba LGA:
– Hon. Abdulkarim Usman Ombamas – Chairman
– Comfort Ishaya – Secretary
– And Other Members

Inaugurating the Committees, the State Coordinator, His Excellency, Chief John Mike Abdul tasks the members of the Committees to be fair, just and all-inclusive in carrying out their assignments. The Chairman also mandated the Committees to report back within one week in constituting the Ward Steering Committee which is expected to have ten (10) members, that’s seven (7) men and three (3) women respectfully.

The ADC members from all 13 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Nasarawa State have collectively pledged to mobilize new members aggressively to secure victory in all elective positions in the 2027 elections.

Their goal is to establish a new government representing the people of Nasarawa State and Nigeria as a whole.

Key stakeholders present at this meeting included notable figures such as:

Senator Mohammed Ogoshi Onawo (Nasarawa South, ADC Deputy National Chairman – North)

Senator Patricia Akwashiki

Senator Suleiman Adokwe (Chief of Staff to ADC National Chairman)

Hon. Barr. Musa Elayo (ADC National Vice Chairman – Diaspora)

Barr. Mohammed Abdullahi (former Minister of Environment)

Hon. Abdulkarim Ombamas (2023 PDP Candidate for Nasarawa Eggon, Akwanga, and Wamba Federal Constituency)

Gen. Nuhu Angbazo (retired, 2023 PDP gubernatorial aspirant)

ESV Dr. Umar Musa Galadima (2023 PDP Senatorial Candidate for Nasarawa West)

Mr. Nathaniel Aboki (2023 PDP Candidate for Nasarawa North)

Barr. John Matthew Abimiku (2015 PDP deputy gubernatorial candidate)

Mr. Adamu Oyanki (former PDP State Secretary)

Hon. Musa Bako Karshi (former Executive Chairman of Keffi LGA)

These and several others reaffirmed their commitment to the party’s vision ahead of the 2027 elections.