By Our Reporter

Hon. Ibrahim Hamza has dismissed claims by the Acting North Central Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Francis Orogu, that Nasarawa State has always remained a PDP state and that the party has consistently won elections in the state.

Reacting to Orogu’s assertion in a statement made available to journalists on Tuesday, Hamza described the claim as “misleading, revisionist and unsupported by electoral records,” insisting that the political history of Nasarawa State clearly contradicts the narrative being pushed by the PDP chieftain.

According to Hamza, since PDP lost election in 2011, the party has never won in any election in Nasarawa State, the PDP has not dominated the political landscape as claimed, noting that the party has suffered repeated defeats in governorship, National Assembly and State Assembly elections over the years.

“It is simply incorrect to say PDP has always been at the top in every election in Nasarawa State. Electoral outcomes as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) show otherwise,” Hamza said.

He recalled that for several election cycles, Nasarawa State has been governed by parties other than the PDP, stressing that these victories were not accidental but reflected the will of the electorate.

“For over a decade and a half, PDP failed to secure the governorship of Nasarawa State. In that same period, other parties consistently won key elective positions, including Senate, House of Representatives and State Assembly seats. That is not the record of a party ‘always at the top,’” he stated.

Hamza further faulted Orogu’s suggestion that PDP victories were routinely overturned or denied, describing it as an attempt to discredit electoral institutions and undermine the choices made by voters.

“Claiming that PDP always wins but results are not announced in its favour is a convenient excuse that ignores the realities on ground. Elections are won by popular support, not by rhetoric,” Hamza added.

He maintained that Nasarawa voters have repeatedly demonstrated political independence by voting across party lines, depending on credibility and performance, rather than party sentiment.

Hamza advised PDP leaders to focus on internal reforms  instead of what he described as “false claims of dominance,” warning that such narratives could further alienate the electorate.

“Nasarawa State belongs to its people, not to  PDP. Any party that wants power must earn it through transparent campaigns and genuine service to the people,” he said.

He concluded by urging political actors to respect historical facts and electoral outcomes, noting that democracy thrives on truth, accountability and respect for the will of the people.