Senior Advocate of Nigeria and President of the Nigerian Law Society (NLS), Mela Audu Nunghe, has declared his intention to contest for the Gombe South Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections on the platform of the African Democratic Congress, ADC.

Nunghe, known by his traditional cognomen Rabagardama, stated that he is seeking the mandate to ensure equitable representation and development for his people.

A strong contender based on verifiable public records, Nunghe is a trailblazer of sorts, being the first indigene of Gombe State to attain the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria. He is variously described as a consummate, industrious and purposeful senior lawyer and Notary Public with over 35 years of post-call experience in civil, criminal and corporate law practice. He is the Founder and Principal Partner at Mela Audu Nunghe SAN & Co (Samkong Chambers).

Formerly Gombe State Commissioner for Special Duties, Nunghe was born at Billiri in Gombe State on 14th October, 1960. He attended ECWA Primary School, Billiri where he obtained his First School Leaving Certificate in 1973, and Doma Government Secondary School, Gombe State where he obtained his Senior Secondary School Certificate in 1978.

For his legal education, he proceeded to the famous citadel of learning, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria where he obtained his Law degree. He topped his legal education with a Master of Laws degree from the University of Jos (UNIJOS), Plateau State.

Nunghe’s public service record includes: Honourable Commissioner of Special Duties, Gombe State from November 2019 to March 2021; Chairman of the FCDA Committee on Debt Recovery; Chairman of Governing Board, Nigeria Reinsurance Corporation PLC; Chairman of The Lagos International Trade Fair Management Board; Chairman, Nigeria Bar Association, Abuja Branch (1996) and Secretary, NBA Abuja Branch (1989); Member of the Judicial Service Commission, Gombe State from 1999 to 2003; and President, Nigerian Law Society (NLS).

Unveiling his campaign promises, Nunghe stated that he would sponsor bills aimed at protecting farmlands and guaranteeing security for farmers if elected. His words: “Our people are predominantly farmers. Let them farm on their farmlands. Don’t play with their security for them to plant, harvest and take their crops home.”

On contemporary lawmaking, he faulted amendment of the Electoral Act close to elections, saying that “It is like changing the goal post in the middle of the game.”

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