Guber 2027: Why Senator Onawo Stands Out In Opposition Coalition
By Abahuraira Mainasara, Kokona
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In build up to the 2027 gubernatorial race, here are some of the reasons why Senator Mohammed Ogoshi Onawo stands out as a very strong contender to become potentially ahead of fellow African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition figures such as Barr. Mohammed Mohammed Abdullahi, General Nuhu Angbazo (rtd.), Jibril Sabo Keana and others yet to declare their intentions.
1. DEEP-ROOTED POLITICAL PEDIGREE:
Sen. Onawo’s political journey spans over two decades. He began as Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly (2003–2007), followed by eight years as a member (2003–2011) of the same House. He served two terms in the House of Representatives (2011–2019), chairing key committees on Industry and ICT, before winning a Senate seat in 2023, defeating former governor and senator Al‑Makura, a major upset in Nasarawa politics. This broad legislative background, complemented by administrative insight as Speaker, positions him as both well‑versed in governance structures and connected across multiple levels of government.
2. LEGISLATIVE PRODUCTIVITY AND CONSTITUENCY IMPACT:
In his first year in the Senate, Onawo sponsored three significant bills: one to give statutory force to resolutions of the National Assembly; another to create a Solid Minerals Producing Areas Commission (with proposed headquarters in Doma, Nasarawa); and a third to establish a National Eye Centre in Doma . These efforts illustrate his commitment to translating federal legislation into direct benefit for Nasarawa State.
3. TANGIBLE PRESENCE IN NASARAWA SOUTH:
His constituents have consistently rewarded him for his sustained developmental and track records year in, year out. In 2023, he dispatched the incumbent APC Senator for Nasarawa South, winning cleanly across all five LGAs . He also pledged to attract federal projects and address insecurity upon election, a message that resonated deeply across his district.
4. VISIBILITY, REPUTATION AND DEFECTION STRATEGY:
Rising through humble beginnings and now with high public profile and goodwill, Onawo has built a public image as a resilient, service‑oriented leader, combining philanthropy, integrity, charisma and grassroots appeal.
In July 2025, Onawo attended the Akwanga ADC stakeholders meeting in a grand style, along with other notable political figures including Barr. Mohammed Abdullahi and Gen. Nuhu Angbazo, rattling Nasarawa PDP leadership. Rather than weakening him, his move positions him centrally within the ADC coalition in the state.
Barrister Mohammed Hassan Abdullahi and General Nuhu Angbazo are respected figures, but their appeal has been more limited to specific bases, and they lack the breadth of legislative accomplishment and recent electoral victory Onawo embodies.
CONCLUSION
Senator Mohammed Ogoshi Onawo stands out in the 2027 Nasarawa governorship race not merely due to age or prominence, but because of the unique combination of legislative depth, constituency trust, public service record, and strategic positioning within the ADC coalition. While figures like Barrister Abdullahi and General Angbazo bring their own assets, none currently match the balance of electoral legitimacy, policy impact, and political momentum that Onawo holds.
If the 2027 contest unfolds along lines of performance record and grassroots mobilisation and assuming ADC maintains coherence in Nasarawa state, it is fair to say that Onawo currently “stands tall” in the race ahead of his coalition peers.
By Abahuraira Mainasara, Kokona
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In build up to the 2027 gubernatorial race, here are some of the reasons why Senator Mohammed Ogoshi Onawo stands out as a very strong contender to become potentially ahead of fellow African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition figures such as Barr. Mohammed Mohammed Abdullahi, General Nuhu Angbazo (rtd.), Jibril Sabo Keana and others yet to declare their intentions.
1. DEEP-ROOTED POLITICAL PEDIGREE:
Sen. Onawo’s political journey spans over two decades. He began as Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly (2003–2007), followed by eight years as a member (2003–2011) of the same House. He served two terms in the House of Representatives (2011–2019), chairing key committees on Industry and ICT, before winning a Senate seat in 2023, defeating former governor and senator Al‑Makura, a major upset in Nasarawa politics. This broad legislative background, complemented by administrative insight as Speaker, positions him as both well‑versed in governance structures and connected across multiple levels of government.
2. LEGISLATIVE PRODUCTIVITY AND CONSTITUENCY IMPACT:
In his first year in the Senate, Onawo sponsored three significant bills: one to give statutory force to resolutions of the National Assembly; another to create a Solid Minerals Producing Areas Commission (with proposed headquarters in Doma, Nasarawa); and a third to establish a National Eye Centre in Doma . These efforts illustrate his commitment to translating federal legislation into direct benefit for Nasarawa State.
3. TANGIBLE PRESENCE IN NASARAWA SOUTH:
His constituents have consistently rewarded him for his sustained developmental and track records year in, year out. In 2023, he dispatched the incumbent APC Senator for Nasarawa South, winning cleanly across all five LGAs . He also pledged to attract federal projects and address insecurity upon election, a message that resonated deeply across his district.
4. VISIBILITY, REPUTATION AND DEFECTION STRATEGY:
Rising through humble beginnings and now with high public profile and goodwill, Onawo has built a public image as a resilient, service‑oriented leader, combining philanthropy, integrity, charisma and grassroots appeal.
In July 2025, Onawo attended the Akwanga ADC stakeholders meeting in a grand style, along with other notable political figures including Barr. Mohammed Abdullahi and Gen. Nuhu Angbazo, rattling Nasarawa PDP leadership. Rather than weakening him, his move positions him centrally within the ADC coalition in the state.
Barrister Mohammed Hassan Abdullahi and General Nuhu Angbazo are respected figures, but their appeal has been more limited to specific bases, and they lack the breadth of legislative accomplishment and recent electoral victory Onawo embodies.
CONCLUSION
Senator Mohammed Ogoshi Onawo stands out in the 2027 Nasarawa governorship race not merely due to age or prominence, but because of the unique combination of legislative depth, constituency trust, public service record, and strategic positioning within the ADC coalition. While figures like Barrister Abdullahi and General Angbazo bring their own assets, none currently match the balance of electoral legitimacy, policy impact, and political momentum that Onawo holds.
If the 2027 contest unfolds along lines of performance record and grassroots mobilisation and assuming ADC maintains coherence in Nasarawa state, it is fair to say that Onawo currently “stands tall” in the race ahead of his coalition peers.
Guber 2027: Why Senator Onawo Stands Out In Opposition Coalition
By Abahuraira Mainasara, Kokona
***
In build up to the 2027 gubernatorial race, here are some of the reasons why Senator Mohammed Ogoshi Onawo stands out as a very strong contender to become potentially ahead of fellow African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition figures such as Barr. Mohammed Mohammed Abdullahi, General Nuhu Angbazo (rtd.), Jibril Sabo Keana and others yet to declare their intentions.
1. DEEP-ROOTED POLITICAL PEDIGREE:
Sen. Onawo’s political journey spans over two decades. He began as Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly (2003–2007), followed by eight years as a member (2003–2011) of the same House. He served two terms in the House of Representatives (2011–2019), chairing key committees on Industry and ICT, before winning a Senate seat in 2023, defeating former governor and senator Al‑Makura, a major upset in Nasarawa politics. This broad legislative background, complemented by administrative insight as Speaker, positions him as both well‑versed in governance structures and connected across multiple levels of government.
2. LEGISLATIVE PRODUCTIVITY AND CONSTITUENCY IMPACT:
In his first year in the Senate, Onawo sponsored three significant bills: one to give statutory force to resolutions of the National Assembly; another to create a Solid Minerals Producing Areas Commission (with proposed headquarters in Doma, Nasarawa); and a third to establish a National Eye Centre in Doma . These efforts illustrate his commitment to translating federal legislation into direct benefit for Nasarawa State.
3. TANGIBLE PRESENCE IN NASARAWA SOUTH:
His constituents have consistently rewarded him for his sustained developmental and track records year in, year out. In 2023, he dispatched the incumbent APC Senator for Nasarawa South, winning cleanly across all five LGAs . He also pledged to attract federal projects and address insecurity upon election, a message that resonated deeply across his district.
4. VISIBILITY, REPUTATION AND DEFECTION STRATEGY:
Rising through humble beginnings and now with high public profile and goodwill, Onawo has built a public image as a resilient, service‑oriented leader, combining philanthropy, integrity, charisma and grassroots appeal.
In July 2025, Onawo attended the Akwanga ADC stakeholders meeting in a grand style, along with other notable political figures including Barr. Mohammed Abdullahi and Gen. Nuhu Angbazo, rattling Nasarawa PDP leadership. Rather than weakening him, his move positions him centrally within the ADC coalition in the state.
Barrister Mohammed Hassan Abdullahi and General Nuhu Angbazo are respected figures, but their appeal has been more limited to specific bases, and they lack the breadth of legislative accomplishment and recent electoral victory Onawo embodies.
CONCLUSION
Senator Mohammed Ogoshi Onawo stands out in the 2027 Nasarawa governorship race not merely due to age or prominence, but because of the unique combination of legislative depth, constituency trust, public service record, and strategic positioning within the ADC coalition. While figures like Barrister Abdullahi and General Angbazo bring their own assets, none currently match the balance of electoral legitimacy, policy impact, and political momentum that Onawo holds.
If the 2027 contest unfolds along lines of performance record and grassroots mobilisation and assuming ADC maintains coherence in Nasarawa state, it is fair to say that Onawo currently “stands tall” in the race ahead of his coalition peers.
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