In what many observers described as a watershed in the political history of Nasarawa State, the Eggon Political Forum has endorsed Dr David Emmanuel Ombugadu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the consensus candidate of the Eggon Nation for the 2027 governorship election.
The announcement was made at a grand assembly held at Albert Event Hall in Nasarawa Eggon local government area, where leaders, stakeholders, and representatives of diverse groups gathered to deliberate on the future of Eggon political aspirations.
The forum, a non-partisan body devoted to fostering unity and political stability among the Eggon people, emphasised that the decision was the product of months of consultations, assessments and feedback from across the state and beyond.
It acknowledged that six prominent Eggon sons had secured party tickets for the governorship contest, namely: Hon. Shuaibu Umaru Kubi (Accord), Gen. Nuhu Angbazo (ADC), Hon. Chris Mamman (ADP), Hon. Ibrahim Kassimu Aboh (APGA), Dr. David Emmanuel Ombugadu (PDP), and Mr. John Tanko Kigbu (YPP).
While commending all six candidates for their courage and commitment to public service, the forum explained that the need for unity and collective interest compelled them to adopt a single candidate.
This, it argued, would prevent the fragmentation of Eggon votes and strengthen the community’s chances of producing Nasarawa State’s next governor.
According to a communiqué, the forum’s assessment was guided by several political considerations: party stability, grassroots presence, popularity across the state, structural strength of the political platforms, track records in previous positions of responsibility, governance experience, and manifesto credibility.
On these grounds, Ombugadu was adjudged the most suitable candidate, having demonstrated consistency, political maturity, and broad appeal across Nasarawa State.
In the communiqué signed by Alhaji Umaru Gwamna (Cingarin Eggon), chairman of the forum, and Chief Istifanus Dennis Abaku (Dan Masani Akun/Uban Garin Ende), secretary, the group appealed to the other five Eggon candidates to rally behind Ombugadu in the spirit of unity.
“We respectfully appeal to the five other candidates to kindly support and rally round the adopted candidate to ensure victory in the forthcoming elections,” the Forum declared.
The forum further extended its appeal to other ethnic nationalities in Nasarawa State, urging them to align with the Eggon people in supporting Ombugadu’s candidature.
It stressed that while divergent interests are natural in politics, the collective interest of the land must remain supreme.
Shortly after the endorsement, the forum led a high-powered delegation to the palace of the Aren Eggon, His Royal Highness Justice Ahmed Ubangari Alaku, to formally notify him of the resolution.
In his response, the Aren Eggon commended the forum for its efforts to unite the Eggon people and described Ombugadu as a “blessed son of the Eggon Nation” who has consistently made his people proud. He noted that Ombugadu is not only an asset to the Eggon Nation but also to Nasarawa State at large, and wished him success in the forthcoming governorship election.
