Former Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State and immediate past Director General of the National Directorate of Employment, Silas Agara, has formally notified of his intention to contest the Nasarawa North Senatorial seat in 2027.
Agara made the announcement on Wednesday during a visit to the Nasarawa State APC secretariat in Lafia, where he met with the party’s state leadership to seek support and formally present his aspiration.
Describing the move as a ‘Christian missionary journey’ aimed at contributing to the growth of the state, particularly his Nasarawa North Senatorial District, Agara said he resigned from his federal appointment to heed the call of his people.
He had served as NDE DG for about one year and seven months after assuming office in June/July 2024 – a tenure meant to last four years.
‘I’m doing so to honor the call of our people, to add value to the politics of the state, and to support the aspirations of our people,’ he told party officials. ‘For me, Silas Agara, I’m not competing with anyone for a stage. The stage is large enough for all of us to prove our worth.’
The former deputy governor stressed the need for unity and collective effort to ensure the party retains power in 2027.
Agara, who is expected to contest against Governor Sule in the APC primaries, commended the governor for providing leadership to both the party and the state, and prayed for his continued strength until the end of his tenure.
Agara’s declaration sets up a potential APC primary contest with Governor Sule, who has also purchased expression of interest and nomination forms for the same Nasarawa North Senate seat.
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Nasarawa State, Aliyu Bello, assured former Deputy Governor Silas Agara of a level playing field as he seeks the party’s ticket for the Nasarawa North Senatorial seat.
The chairman commended Agara for showing respect to party structure by seeking permission before embarking on a ward-to-ward campaign tour in the Senatorial district.