Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has urged political parties, candidates and their supporters to avoid actions capable of threatening the unity and peaceful coexistence of the state ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“Our political differences must not be allowed to undermine the unity and peaceful coexistence which we have worked very hard to sustain,” Sule said on Thursday at the Government House in Lafia.
The governor warned against hate speech, inflammatory statements, character assassination, intimidation and the destruction of campaign materials, stressing that political activities must be conducted peacefully and in accordance with the law.
He also cautioned youths against allowing themselves to be used to perpetrate violence or disrupt public order, noting that the peace and development of the state should take precedence over individual political ambitions.
Sule spoke during the swearing-in of five Special Advisers and the inauguration of Isaac Ali Kigbu as a member of the Governing Council of Nasarawa State University, Keffi.
The governor urged the newly appointed advisers to demonstrate loyalty, discipline and commitment to their official responsibilities as his administration approaches the conclusion of its tenure.
He said the appointments were intended to strengthen governance, improve policy implementation and sustain development across the state.
According to him, the appointees must deploy their experience and professional expertise to advance the administration’s policies and programmes, adding that their appointments came with greater responsibilities.
“As we approach the concluding phase of this administration, the need for loyalty, commitment and dedication to government has become more imperative than ever,” he said.
Sule cautioned political appointees against distractions and conduct that could undermine government policies, urging them to place the collective interest of Nasarawa State above personal considerations.
On the appointment of Kigbu to the university’s governing council, the governor said the decision followed the resignation of Mrs Mary Enwongulu and was necessary to prevent a vacuum that could disrupt the council’s activities.
He described Nasarawa State University, Keffi, as one of the fastest-growing universities in the country and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting its continued development.
Earlier, the Secretary to the State Government, Labaran Shuaibu Magaji, SAN, announced the appointment of Hon. Sidi Mohammed Bako, retired Deputy Commissioner of Police Alex Abogye Abu, Hon. Abubakar Idris Gani, Hon. Michael Gidah and Alhaji Audu Dauda as Special Advisers.
In his vote of thanks on behalf of the appointees, Bako assured the governor of their commitment to supporting the administration’s policies and programmes.
He said the advisers would provide necessary counsel and collaborate with other government officials to promote effective governance and discourage actions capable of generating political tension and disorder.
Bako also appealed to political actors to refrain from destroying campaign billboards, emphasising that political competition should be conducted peacefully and in compliance with the law.
