By Musa Alizaga

The article titled “Baraden Nasarawa: Who is Fooling Who?” published in various online newspapers including Alutanews, Apexnewsexclusive, the Reporterpen and Daily Mirror among others, written by one Musa Danladi Karu  made an interesting reading and thought-provoking, warranting serious considerations by all well meaning citizens of Nasarawa state.
The political theatre in Nasarawa State has long been a complex arena, with many actors now strategically positioning themselves for their political ambitions.
However, recent developments surrounding Alhaji Musa Ahmed, the state’s Accountant General, raise serious concerns about the sanctity of public office and the ethics of governance in Nasarawa state.

Once a respected legislator and Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Ahmed Musa’s political journey has been marked by controversy and questionable loyalty. His involvement in the impeachment of former Governor Umaru Tanko Al-Makura is but one example of a political actor willing to wield institutional power for personal ends. Yet, despite this checkered past, Ahmed Musa was appointed Accountant General—a role demanding the highest standards of impartiality and fiscal discipline.

This appointment, itself controversial given that it contravened established civil service norms by placing a political figure in a sensitive accounting position, now appears to have been a strategic stepping stone rather than a commitment to public service. The growing evidence of Ahmed Musa’s behind-the-scenes campaign for the Nasarawa governorship in 2027 starkly contradicts his public denials. The formation and activities of the “Team Barade Movement 2027,” complete with billboards and stakeholder mobilization, make clear that his gobernatorial ambitions is no longer in doubt.

Governor Abdullahi Sule’s recent warnings against premature politicking should be taken seriously by all. The subtle but unmistakable message is clear: public office must not be exploited as a launchpad for political campaigns that threaten to distract and destabilize governance. Yet, Ahmed Musa’s actions, alongside the tacit tolerance of such conduct, expose the fragile boundary between public duty and personal ambition.

Every citizen acknowledges Ahmed Musa’s constitutional right to pursue elective office. But rights come with responsibilities. When those entrusted with managing public resources divert their focus to political self-promotion, using state assets and influence to bolster personal campaigns, they betray the public trust and compromise effective governance.

The pressing question now is not whether Ahmed Musa can run for governor? Yes, he can, but whether Nasarawa State can afford to place its leadership in the hands of someone who disguises ambition with denial and prioritizes political maneuvering over service delivery, remains to be seen.

As Nasarawa’s citizens watch closely, it is imperative that transparency and integrity prevail. Ahmed Musa, and others in similar positions, must choose between public service and political aspiration, resign first, then campaign openly. Anything less diminishes the very essence of democratic accountability.

In this unfolding saga, time will reveal the truth: who is truly serving Nasarawa, and who is merely fooling the people. Our collective hope is that the former prevails for the good of all.