Political appointments are sometimes interpreted from the perspective of immediate gratification: “Our son is in government; therefore, our village should receive another appointment.” In my view, this may help explain some of the political patterns observable in parts of Nasarawa State. This is where political observers must learn to look beyond the beneficiary and examine the geography of political appointments. A wise political observer does not count appointments alone; he studies the pattern behind them. For political practitioners in Nasarawa State, especially those already positioning themselves for forthcoming electoral contests, understanding these signals is important.