Eggon Group Alleges Political Marginalization in Nasarawa Ahead of 2027 Elections
The Eggon Unity Forum, a community group in the Lafia Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, has publicly decried what it describes as prolonged political marginalization affecting the Eggon people. In a press statement released ahead of the 2027 general elections, the group highlighted that for over 15 years, key political appointments and positions within the Lafia Central Constituency have been dominated by individuals from the Chiroma, Gayam, Makama, and Zanwa electoral wards. Consequently, wards predominantly inhabited by the Eggon tribe, specifically Agyaragu Tofa, Wakwa, and Akurba, have been systematically excluded from significant political representation. The forum, led by Chairman Yahaya Abdullahi and Secretary Audu Bako, is appealing to state stakeholders and Governor Abdullahi Sule to ensure equity in the upcoming elections. They are specifically requesting support for an Eggon candidate to secure the Lafia Central seat in the State House of Assembly. The group argues that this shift is necessary to compensate for years of neglect and to allow their community to contribute to the state's development, emphasizing their role as critical stakeholders in sustaining democracy and supporting the current administration.
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Eggon Group Alleges Political Marginalization in Nasarawa Ahead of 2027 Elections
The Eggon Unity Forum, a community group in the Lafia Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, has publicly decried what it describes as prolonged political marginalization affecting the Eggon people. In a press statement released ahead of the 2027 general elections, the group highlighted that for over 15 years, key political appointments and positions within the Lafia Central Constituency have been dominated by individuals from the Chiroma, Gayam, Makama, and Zanwa electoral wards. Consequently, wards predominantly inhabited by the Eggon tribe, specifically Agyaragu Tofa, Wakwa, and Akurba, have been systematically excluded from significant political representation. The forum, led by Chairman Yahaya Abdullahi and Secretary Audu Bako, is appealing to state stakeholders and Governor Abdullahi Sule to ensure equity in the upcoming elections. They are specifically requesting support for an Eggon candidate to secure the Lafia Central seat in the State House of Assembly. The group argues that this shift is necessary to compensate for years of neglect and to allow their community to contribute to the state's development, emphasizing their role as critical stakeholders in sustaining democracy and supporting the current administration.
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