Nasarawa State Governor Sule Picks Aliyu Wadada as His Choice for Next Leader

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Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, has named Senator Aliyu Wadada, representing Nasarawa West, as his preferred successor ahead of the 2027 governorship election.

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Sule made the announcement on Thursday during a meeting with political appointees at the Government House in Lafia, the state capital, saying the decision followed months of consultations with stakeholders.

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“After exhaustive consultations, the field was eventually narrowed to three aspirants, each of whom was considered capable of winning. Further consultations were conducted before a final decision was reached in favour of senator Wadada,” he said.

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The governor explained that the choice was guided by the need to present a candidate with strong electoral prospects.

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“We had to look for people who have the capacity to win this election,” he added.

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Wadada, who currently chairs the Senate Committee on Public Accounts, joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) in August 2025 after defecting from the Social Democratic Party (SDP).

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His endorsement by the governor is expected to shape the political landscape in Nasarawa State as parties begin preparations for the 2027 general election.

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Meanwhile, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled April 23 to May 30, 2027, for political parties to conduct their primaries and submit candidates for the polls.

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The development signals the early stages of succession politics in the state, with stakeholders expected to intensify consultations ahead of party primaries.

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