Former Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, has raised concerns over alleged vote-buying and the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) from women ahead of the 2027 Nasarawa State governorship election.
Adamu made the allegation in Doma Local Government Area while responding to his endorsement as the preferred governorship candidate by the Alago nation.
He alleged that some political actors were collecting voters’ cards, particularly from women, to prevent them from participating in the forthcoming election.
The former police chief urged residents not to surrender their PVCs for money and encouraged those whose cards had been collected to retrieve them before election day.
“Everyone should not agree to sell their card, and everyone should come out on election day with their card,” he said.
The endorsement was announced at a rally organised by the Alago Support Group for Adamu, who is seeking to govern Nasarawa State in 2027.
Expressing appreciation for the group’s support, Adamu said the endorsement had strengthened his confidence in his political ambition.
He said his aspiration was driven by the desire to improve the welfare of ordinary residents, particularly vulnerable people whom he claimed had been neglected under the current situation.
“Our coming out for this election is for the common people. We came out for the common man, to see that the common man does not suffer the way they are suffering now,” he said.
Adamu pledged to prioritise education, healthcare and security if elected, promising to improve public services and create safer communities.
He said his administration would focus on ensuring access to quality education and healthcare while strengthening security to enable residents to live without fear.
The former IGP also thanked the Alago Support Group and other supporters for their commitment to his governorship ambition, expressing hope of winning the 2027 election.
However, Adamu did not identify the individuals or political groups allegedly involved in the collection of PVCs and vote-buying, and no independent confirmation of the allegations was provided in the report.