By Alfred Akwe
In what could be described as a passionate call for political awakening and social cohesion, former Minister of Information and one-time Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State, Labaran Maku, has urged all ethnic nationalities in the state to unite in pursuit of a common political and developmental goal ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Speaking during the Service of Songs in honour of the late political icon, Solomon Aku Ewuga, at his Alushi country home near Akwanga, Maku reflected on the enduring legacy of Ewuga as a bridge-builder and advocate for inclusive leadership.
He emphasized that Nasarawa’s diversity should be its strength, not its weakness, noting that unity among indigenous groups remains the most potent tool for progress and social justice.
“The ideals that the late Ewuga lived for — compassion, justice, and grassroots inclusion — must not die with him,” Maku said. “With unity, our people can rise above political divisions and elect a leader who truly represents our collective interest.”
Maku recalled Ewuga’s humility and rare accessibility to the ordinary people, describing him as a “patient and deeply connected politician” whose loss has left a vacuum not only in the Eggon nation but across Nasarawa and Nigeria at large.
He called on citizens to sustain prayers and moral support for the Ewuga family, affirming that the late statesman’s legacy should inspire renewed commitment to solidarity and shared development.
For Maku, unity among Nasarawa’s ethnic nationalities is no longer an option but a political necessity if the state is to achieve the dreams of inclusive governance and economic transformation. Read more at www.krestnews.com