By Agbo Miracle Lafia

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Nasarawa State has handed its ticket for Doma North State Constituency to Emmanuel Abari, as the party reshuffled its political structure ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Abari emerged during substitutional primaries held at the Nurses Hall, Bukan Sidi, Lafia, alongside other candidates affirmed for National Assembly and State House of Assembly seats.

The exercise, which was attended by party members, officials and representatives of the NDC national leadership, also had officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) present to witness the proceedings.

The substitutional primaries formed part of the party’s efforts to complete its candidate-selection process in the state ahead of the elections.

Abari, who received the party’s ticket for Doma North, expressed appreciation to the NDC leadership for what he described as its commitment to strengthening the party and creating opportunities for credible candidates.

He appealed to residents of the constituency to support his candidacy, promising to focus his representation on programmes aimed at improving the welfare and living conditions of the people.

The Doma North candidate identified healthcare, education,  provision of solar energy and other infrastructural projects as some of the areas he intends to prioritise if elected.

According to him, improved access to basic services and infrastructure would contribute significantly to the development of communities across the constituency.

Abari also urged eligible voters in Doma North to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), describing them as an important instrument for participating in elections and exercising their choices at the polls.

He called on residents to remain actively engaged in the democratic process as preparations for the 2027 elections gather momentum.

Meanwhile, Alhaji Musa Abdullahi Shugaba was affirmed as the NDC governorship candidate following the voluntary withdrawal of the party’s state chairman, Hon. Dogo Shammah, who stepped aside from the ticket.

Shugaba thanked the party leadership, stakeholders and members for the orderly conduct of the exercise and pledged to work with party structures and supporters across Nasarawa State.

In Obi I State Constituency, Hon. Micah Mamman emerged as the NDC candidate after Hon. Nehemiah Alkali Offor relinquished his ticket.

The party also affirmed candidates for various National Assembly seats and other State House of Assembly constituencies as it continues to consolidate its preparations for the forthcoming elections.

With the substitutional primaries concluded, the NDC has completed another stage of its candidate-selection process in Nasarawa State. Abari, Shugaba, Mamman and the other affirmed candidates are expected to proceed with the next phase of political engagement.