Exposed: Alleged Plot by Nasarawa Accountant-General to Stage-Manage Mega Rally Ahead of 2027 Guber Race
….Taxpayer Cash Funds Mobilisation of Supporters Across 13 LGAs to intimidate Gov Sule, former Govs, APC Aspirants
A fresh political controversy is brewing in Nasarawa State following allegations that the State Accountant-General, Dr. Musa Ahmed, popularly known as Baraden Nasarawa, is orchestrating a large-scale mobilisation of supporters across the 13 Local Government Areas to stage a coordinated rally in Lafia on March 30, 2026.
The move, according to multiple sources, is aimed at projecting widespread grassroots support for his governorship ambition and potentially outmanoeuvring other aspirants within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The plot was also to intimidate the incumbent Governor Abdullahi Sule, former Governors, APC Aspirants and other stakeholders to sway to his direction
Investigations by our correspondent reveal that the planned gathering is strategically timed to coincide with the expected return of Governor Abdullahi Sule from the APC National Convention in Abuja.
Sources familiar with the arrangement allege that participants are to be positioned at key entry points into Lafia, particularly along major “Welcome to Lafia” routes, where they are expected to stage an elaborate reception designed to create the impression of spontaneous public endorsement.
Eyes are now firmly fixed on a curious encounter in the holy lands of Saudi Arabia, where Nasarawa State Secretary to the Government, SSG, Labaran Shuaibu Magaji, was spotted posing for pictures alongside the State Accountant General, sparking a whirlwind of whispers and conjectures about the true purpose of their clandestine huddle.
While the duo flashed smiles for the camera amid the towering minarets and bustling pilgrimage sites, only God in his infinite wisdom can unravel the veil of secrecy shrouding what exactly these two appointees convened to deliberate upon, leaving political observers in Nasarawa and beyond scrambling for clues in an unfolding drama that reeks of high-stakes maneuvering.
In a desperate move to drum up crowds from every corner of the bustling streets of Lafia, Mr. Musa Ahmed has enlisted the services of popular APC praise-singer and Hausa musician Dauda Kahuta for a live performance at the Mega Rally.
This high-octane strategy, which sources say is aimed at captivating even the most casual passerby amid the vibrant market activities and daily hustle in the state capital.
Speaking anonymously and as some of the wrote on their Facebook pages revealed that Kahuta’s inclusion is no accident but a calculated effort to leverage his widespread appeal among Hausa-speaking communities and APC loyalists across the North-Central region, where his rhythmic praise songs have long been a staple at political rallies and festive gatherings.
Governor Abdullahi Sule remains squarely on top of the situation, his administration’s antennae twitching with vigilance as whispers of potential underhanded dealings ripple through the corridors of power.
Insiders close to the Government House hint that the governor, ever the strategic tactician forged in the fires of Nasarawa’s rough-and-tumble politics, is not one to be caught napping, and his impending reaction, poised to land like a thunderbolt from the blue, is expected to send shockwaves through the plotters, jolting them back to reality and reaffirming his unassailable grip on the state’s levers of control.
A source, who requested anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the matter, disclosed that the mobilisation is being carefully coordinated to simulate a groundswell of support.
According to the source, Dr. Ahmed is expected to be part of the Governor’s convoy upon return, while outwardly maintaining ignorance of the organised reception.
“The idea is to make it appear as if the crowd gathered independently in support of him, without prior arrangement,” the source claimed.
Further findings suggest that the alleged plan includes a dramatic public endorsement of Dr. Ahmed by the assembled supporters, with calls for him to formally declare his governorship ambition.
There are also indications that pressure may be mounted on him to resign from his current position during the event, a move that would ostensibly portray him as the leading contender and a popular choice among party loyalists.
Political observers note that such a development, if true, could intensify competition within the APC ahead of the party primaries.
Particular attention has been drawn to the perceived rivalry between Dr. Ahmed and other prominent aspirants, including Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada, Dr. Shuaib Faisal, Alhaji Musa Muhammed Maikaya, Engr. MS Haruna and Arc. Shehu Tukur, who are widely speculated to enjoy significant backing within influential party circles.
Dr. Ahmed, a former Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, was appointed Accountant-General by Governor Sule and has remained a key figure in the administration. However, insiders suggest that his prolonged wait for an official endorsement from the Governor may have prompted the alleged move to independently assert his political relevance ahead of the 2027 elections.
Meanwhile, sources within the Government House in Lafia indicate that the Governor may not be entirely unaware of the unfolding developments.
One insider hinted that while the Governor is said to be monitoring the situation closely, he may allow events to play out before taking a definitive position.
“There is a belief that the Governor is fully informed, but he may choose to let the script unfold before making any decisive move, including possibly asking the Accountant-General to step down if he intends to pursue his ambition,” the source stated.
Efforts to obtain official reactions from Dr. Ahmed and the Nasarawa State Government were unsuccessful as of press time.
Calls and messages sent to relevant aides were not returned.
As political permutations continue to evolve in Nasarawa State, analysts caution that such allegations, whether substantiated or not, underscore the growing intensity of intra-party contestation ahead of the 2027 governorship race.
Observers also stress the importance of transparency and adherence to democratic norms to ensure a level playing field for all aspirants.
