Who Runs Naija//Executive

Nasarawa State

A federating state of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Capital: Lafia. The governor is elected under section 176 of the 1999 Constitution.

Governor of Nasarawa State

What the Constitution says

s.176–179
Each state’s voters elect its Governor. To win outright, a candidate needs the most votes and at least a quarter of the votes in two-thirds of the state’s local government areas.
s.48
Each state elects three senators, one per senatorial district, and the FCT elects one: 109 in all.
s.49
The House of Representatives has 360 members, each elected by one federal constituency of roughly equal population.

Let’s disagree with respect – Gov Sule to politicians
Sep 30, 2026
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has urged politicians and citizens to play politics with respect and without bitterness as the 2027 general elections approach. Sule made the call on Tuesday in Lafia during his address at the Nasarawa Carnival organiz
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I have energy to reset Nigeria in 4 years – Makinde
Sep 29, 2026
Presidential candidate of the Allied People Movement, APM, and governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has promised to reset Nigeria within four years if elected president in 2027, insisting that he has the energy to govern Nigeria. Makinde made the promise on Mo
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Nasarawa gov opens 5.2km Akwanga-Jos bypass to ease traffic
Sep 28, 2026
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has inaugurated the new 5.2km Akwanga-Jos bypass to decongest traffic and boost economic activities in the area.
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