2027: Senator Wadada Seeks Forgiveness, Support Ahead of Nasarawa Governorship Race

By Margaret Abah

The preferred governorship aspirant of Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule, Senator Ahmed Wadada, has appealed to members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and residents of Nasarawa State to forgive one another as he intensifies consultations ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Wadada made the appeal on Tuesday during a meeting with party stakeholders and supporters at the Nasarawa State Lodge in Abuja, shortly before submitting his expression of interest and nomination forms.

“As we approach the 2027 general elections, I want to urge us to continue to forgive ourselves because that is the best way to remain united as a people and achieve success,” he said.

He expressed appreciation for the support he has received across the state, pledging not to take it for granted.

The senator also thanked Governor Sule for endorsing his candidacy, describing the gesture as a demonstration of trust and commitment to party unity.

Wadada commended other aspirants who stepped down in support of the governor’s decision.

“To my fellow aspirants who have supported what the governor has decided, I cannot thank you enough. May God reward you abundantly,” he added.

He also acknowledged key party stakeholders, including the state APC Chairman, Dr Aliyu Bello, and other leaders for their roles in strengthening the party.

A chieftain of the APC in the state, Dr Ahmed Mohammed Musa, urged members to remain united and accept Wadada’s emergence as the party’s preferred candidate.

“While all aspirants are qualified, Wadada’s emergence should be seen as the will of God,” Musa said.

Similarly, the Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State, Dr Emmanuel Akabe, called on residents to support the aspirant, saying it would ensure continuity of the administration’s developmental agenda.

The Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Danladi Jatau, also expressed confidence in Wadada’s chances, citing the popularity of the current administration.

After submitting his forms, Wadada told journalists that all 13 local government chairmen in the state had endorsed his governorship ambition, alongside members of the state legislature.

He highlighted Nasarawa’s proximity to the Federal Capital Territory as a major economic advantage, describing it as a key asset for development.

“Nasarawa State is the closest state to the FCT. Our proximity is an asset to us and we shall leverage on it,” he said.

Wadada also commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, linking increased federal allocations to recent economic reforms, including the removal of fuel subsidy, and urged Nigerians to support the administration’s policies.