As the race for the 2019 general elections draws closer, several governors who are serving their first term in power are looking forward towards retaining their positions.
While some governors are quite certain convincing the electorates to return them to power in 2019, others may find the process tough and possibly fail in their quest.
Below are some state governors who may not retain their seats in 2019
1. Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue
The herdsmen-farmers clash in Benue and the rising insecurity is making Governor Samuel Ortom’s chances of retaining power in 2019 look slim. The issue of unpaid salaries is also a major factor that can spur Ortom’s 2019 chances.
According to Daily Trust, “Feelers are rife that Prince Terhemen Tarzoor, the PDP candidate who lost to Ortom in 2015 would make a big comeback to the political scene. Also, Dr. Steve Wande, the proprietor of First Fertility Hospital in Makurdi, is speculated to be rooting for the governorship position under the PDP alongside Tarzoor. The body language of Engr. Felix Atume, a PDP gubernatorial aspirant in 2015 general elections, suggests at the moment that he would still dive into the political terrain.”
2. Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto
Governor Aminu Tambuwal has commendable performance in his three years in office but according to report, he might face stiff competition from other strong political figures if he chooses to recontest in 2019.
It is being reported that Senator Abdallah Wali who contested against Tambuwal in 2015 and also in 2003 will be mounting a strong bid in 2019.
3. Governor Simon Bako Lalong of Plateau
Governor Simon Lalong has completed a number of projects in Plateau although he has come under criticism from the Peoples Democratic Party which claimed he has not started any substantial project yet.
Politicians who are eying the governorship seat ahead of 2019 elections are: Sen. Jeremiah Useni, Sen. Victor Lar, Eng. Jimmy Cheto and Hon. Kemi Nshe.
4. Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina
Governor Aminu Masari’s biggest threat to his gubernatorial ambition in 2019 is seemingly going to come from his own party, the APC due to the splinter group called the APC-Akida comprising people like MT Liman, Sadiq Yaradua, Sada Ilu and Usman Bugaje.
Although the governor has a firm grip of the state, his inability to manage intra-party trouble may jeopardise his chances.
5. Governor Yahya Bello of Kogi
Governor Yahya Bello became governor following the death of d original contestant during the state gubernatorial election. His popularity has however dwindled especially due to the problem of unpaid salaries.
The governor’s decision to support the establishment of colony in the state has also affected his popularity especially among critics.
Source: Naija.ng
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