Lafia— The campaign organisation of Senator Mohammed Ogoshi Onawo through press release has announced Hon. Faith Dangana as his deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 election in Nasarawa State.
In a press release on 16 September 2026, the organisation stated, the nomination followed consultations and a review of the leadership requirements of the forthcoming contest.
Dangana, a grassroots politician, educationist and community leader from Karu Local Government Area, is Koro by tribe and was born on 2 February 1978.
She began her career as a teacher before moving into public service and politics.
She served two terms as a councillor in Karu and was the only woman to hold the position during her tenure. The campaign described her as people-centred and committed to community development and grassroots participation.
She earlier served as State Woman Leader in Onawo’s political team under the African Democratic Congress. After the senator moved to the Allied Peoples Movement, she remained on his platform, citing her belief in his vision for the state.
According to the organisation her experience in education, grassroots administration, women’s political participation and community engagement would bring a strong local perspective and a female voice to the ticket.
Senator Onawo has expressed confidence in Dangana and welcomed her to the ticket as a way to broaden engagement with the people of Nasarawa State.
The campaign called on party members, supporters, stakeholders and well-wishers to receive her and extend the cooperation needed for the joint ticket to work across communities.
Onawo–Dangana ticket would continue to engage citizens and stakeholders respectfully and present its programmes and policy priorities for public consideration.
The organisation congratulated Dangana on the nomination and looked forward to her contribution to the campaign and the debate on the future of the state.
The statement was issued by the Director of Media of the Senator Mohammed Ogoshi Onawo Campaign Organisation.
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