Nasarawa SDP candidate gives 163 women cars, cash, equipment

Muhammad Adamu, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate in Nasarawa State, has given out vehicles, cash, and household items to women leaders in the state. This is part of his plan for the 2027 governorship election.

Mr Adamu, who is a former Inspector-General of Police, held the empowerment event on 31 October. The programme reached women leaders in all 13 local government areas and 147 electoral wards in the state.

In a statement about the event, his campaign said the women received cars, refrigerators, grinding machines, generators, solar-powered fans, and cash support.

Mr Adamu also shared the news of the distribution on his official Facebook page. He wrote, "The programme featured the distribution of vehicles, generators, refrigerators, grinding machines, solar-powered fans and cash support to women leaders."

He added that this initiative shows his dedication to boosting women’s economic empowerment and increasing grassroots participation.

According to the campaign statement, each woman leader from the 13 local governments got a Sharon car, a solar-powered fan, and N200,000. The three zonal women leaders were also given cars and solar-powered fans. The statement mentioned they were supposed to get N600,000 each but later stated that each received N200,000.

The 147 ward women leaders were given a refrigerator, grinding machine, generator, solar-powered table fan, and N100,000 each. The campaign set aside a total of N14.7 million in cash for the ward leaders.

The statement described the event as a way to boost women’s role in politics and enhance their economic independence.

Mr Adamu is running for governor on the SDP platform in the 2027 general election. His campaign has included meetings with political supporters and community interventions across the state.

In October, he expressed sorrow over the death of Baba Alhaji, his coordinator in Alagye Electoral Ward, Doma Local Government Area. Baba Alhaji was reportedly kidnapped and later found dead.

In a condolence message on Facebook, the former police chief asked security agencies to look into the incident and ensure those responsible face justice.

His latest empowerment programme comes as political parties and candidates gear up for the 2027 elections. This women’s empowerment programme follows another project by Mr Adamu in Keffi, where he launched two solar-powered borehole projects.

In a different Facebook post, he mentioned that the boreholes are located at Angwan Lambu Phase II and the High Court area of Keffi. He said these projects were funded by his wife, Rukayya Adamu, to meet water needs for students at Nasarawa State University, Keffi, and nearby residents.

Mr Adamu called the projects practical efforts aimed at improving the welfare of the people. The SDP candidate sees the empowerment programme and the borehole projects as part of his mission to support communities and strengthen grassroots involvement before the 2027 election.