Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has publicly endorsed Senator Aliyu Wadada as his preferred candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket in the 2027 general elections.
The endorsement came during a meeting with political appointees at the Government House in Lafia, the state capital. Wadada, who currently represents Nasarawa West in the 10th Senate, recently switched allegiance from the Social Democratic Party (SDP) to the APC in pursuit of the governorship seat.
The announcement signals a significant development in Nasarawa’s political landscape as parties intensify preparations for the next electoral cycle. Governor Sule’s backing could influence the APC’s internal selection process, though the party’s formal nomination procedures will ultimately determine the candidate.
Wadada’s defection to the APC marks a strategic realignment that observers suggest could reshape the state’s political dynamics ahead of the 2027 polls. His move consolidates the ruling party’s position while potentially fragmenting opposition support.
The timing of the endorsement suggests coordinated planning within the APC as various states position their preferred candidates for upcoming contests. Political analysts note that such early declarations often aim to build momentum and discourage potential challengers within the party structure.
Governor Sule’s announcement also reflects the broader pattern of incumbent governors wielding considerable influence over their parties’ candidate selection processes in Nigeria’s federal system.
