PDP Names Ombugadu as Nasarawa Governor Candidate for 2027 Elections

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nasarawa State has officially selected former House of Representatives member Dr. David Emmanuel Ombugadu as its consensus candidate for the 2027 governorship election.

The choice was made during the party’s governorship primary on Friday at the state party secretariat in Lafia, the capital of Nasarawa State. Party leaders voted by voice, unanimously endorsing Ombugadu.

Hon. Abdulmaleek Danga, chairman of the Primary Election Committee, announced the result, noting that Ombugadu was the sole aspirant in the exercise. He described the process as smooth and rooted in internal political understanding.

Danga praised the peaceful conduct of the primary and acknowledged the presence of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials, security agencies, and other party stakeholders who observed the proceedings.

After the voice vote, Ombugadu was declared the PDP governorship candidate for Nasarawa State in 2027.

In response, Ombugadu thanked party leaders and members for their support, stating that the endorsement had formally changed his status from aspirant to candidate.

“May I say that the reason why we are here, we came here as aspirants, but by your support and endorsement, you have converted our status to a candidate. I want to say thank you very much,” he said.

He added that he had consulted widely with stakeholders across the state and received backing from party elders and key political actors. Ombugadu also acknowledged support from party leaders, including Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, whom he described as a key figure in the party structure, as well as members of the state working committee.

Ombugadu further announced Hon. Yahaya Ohinoyi as his running mate and pledged to run an inclusive campaign aimed at addressing the needs and aspirations of the people of Nasarawa State.