Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has cautioned political stakeholders, particularly APC governorship aspirants, against actions that could overheat the polity ahead of the 2027 elections. The governor made this appeal during a stakeholders’ meeting of the All Progressives Congress in Nasarawa West Senatorial Zone held in Keffi on Sunday.
Governor Sule assured party members he would announce his preferred successor at the appropriate time, promising to ensure justice and fairness during party primaries. He emphasized that political power ultimately comes from divine will, stating: “But A.A. Sule also has the right to support someone. When the time comes, I’ll clearly name my preferred candidate. And I will not be afraid to publicly endorse who I believe should succeed me.”
The governor commended the meeting’s organizers for fostering unity within the party structure and encouraged other zones to hold similar engagements. “I am responsible for ensuring the primary election is free, fair, and transparent,” Sule declared, while urging stakeholders to work collectively for the APC’s continued success beyond 2027.
Former APC National Chairman Senator Abdullahi Adamu asserted the Western Zone’s claim to the governorship, noting: “Keffi Zone governed for eight years, Lafia for twelve. Akwanga is currently serving its second and final term. Therefore, the Western (Keffi) Zone should produce the next governor in 2027.” Adamu called for unity among stakeholders to achieve this objective.
The high-profile meeting attracted several prominent APC leaders including Prof. Abdulkarim Kana (APC Legal Adviser), Hajiya Imaan Ibrahim (Minister of Women Affairs), Mr Abdulmumin Ari, Secretary to the State Government Mr Shuaibu Labaran Magaji, and Federal Commissioner Alhaji Aliyu Tijani, among other party faithful.
Governor Sule concluded by thanking stakeholders for their mature conduct during President Bola Tinubu’s recent visit to the state, reinforcing his call for peaceful political engagements ahead of the 2027 transition.
