Nasarawa West Youth Committee Concludes Phase One of Tour in Kokona LGA, Inaugurates Steering Committee for Prof. Kana’s Senatorial Bid
From Yahaya Idris
The Nasarawa West Youth Consultative Committee, spearheading support for Professor Abdulkarim Abubakar Kana, SAN’s senatorial ambition in the 2027 elections, has successfully wrapped up the first phase of its strategic consultation tour in Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
The tour, which kicked off on Monday, January 19, 2026, in Toto LGA with the endorsement of the area’s deputy chairman, marked a pivotal step in mobilizing youth across the Nasarawa West Senatorial District. Led by Comr. Jaafar Muhammad Loko, the initiative aimed to consolidate grassroots support for Prof. Kana, a renowned legal scholar and aspirant positioning himself as a transformative leader for the zone.
In Kokona LGA, the committee received a rousing welcome from the Executive Chairman, Hon. Agbawu Mek Agbawu, during a high-profile courtesy visit at the council secretariat. This engagement underscored the growing synergy between local government administration and youth-driven political movements in the district. Hon. Agbawu, who praised the committee’s proactive approach, assured his administration’s support for initiatives that empower the youth and foster development.
The warm reception set the tone for deeper interactions, highlighting Kokona’s readiness to align with Prof. Kana’s vision of prosperity and representation for Nasarawa West. A highlight of the Kokona stop was the formal inauguration of a 20-member steering committee tasked with coordinating youth mobilization efforts across the LGA.
The event, attended by party stakeholders, youth leaders, and support groups, featured oaths of allegiance and strategic briefings on Prof. Kana’s manifesto priorities, including education, infrastructure, and economic empowerment.
Comr. Loko, in his address, emphasized the committee’s role in bridging the gap between aspirants and the electorate, urging members to extend their reach to every corner of the LGA. This inauguration is seen as a blueprint for similar structures in other areas, ensuring sustained momentum.
The tour’s engagements in Kokona, which concluded today, January 22, 2026, brought to a close a comprehensive consultation drive spanning key LGAs in the Nasarawa West Senatorial District. From Toto to Kokona, the initiative engaged diverse stakeholders, including traditional rulers, religious leaders, and community influencers, fostering dialogue on the zone’s developmental challenges.
Prof. Kana’s ambition, support by his SAN designation and extensive academic credentials, resonates strongly with youth disillusioned by perennial underrepresentation, positioning the tour as a clarion call for change ahead of the 2027 polls. Central to the tour’s objective was deepening grassroots penetration across all five LGAs: Toto, Kokona, Nasarawa, Karu, and Keffi, culminating in the establishment of local chapter committees.
These structures are designed to drive mobilization in the district’s 59 electoral wards, with a focus on voter education, campaign coordination, and youth empowerment programs. Sources within the committee revealed that over 100 youth leaders have been inducted so far, with plans to scale up through town hall meetings and digital outreach.
This ward-level strategy aims to deliver a unified front for Prof. Kana, transforming passive support into active votes. High-level courtesy calls on local government officials formed the backbone of the tour, blending protocol with political advocacy.
In each LGA, the committee secured endorsements and pledges of cooperation, reinforcing Prof. Kana’s broad appeal as a consensus candidate. Beyond inaugurations, sessions with existing support groups addressed synergies, with participants committing to collaborative efforts like door-to-door campaigns and policy town halls.
Comr. Loko described these interactions as “fruitful bridges” that would sustain the momentum into subsequent phases of the mobilization drive. The tour has been hailed as a resounding success, with stakeholders inviting all residents to join this people-centered project poised to redefine Nasarawa West’s prospects in 2027 and beyond.
Prof. Kana, in a statement, expressed gratitude for the overwhelming reception, vowing to prioritize youth inclusion in governance if elected. As the committee gears up for phase two, analysts predict it will intensify competition within the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries, potentially reshaping the senatorial race.
