I’ll Publicly Name My Preferred Successor for 2027 – Gov Sule
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has declared his intention to name a preferred candidate ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
Speaking on Sunday at a stakeholders’ meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa West Senatorial Zone, held in Keffi, Sule advised party aspirants not to overheat the political space.
He emphasised that while power ultimately comes from God, he also has the right to support a candidate of his choice.
“But A.A. Sule also has the right to support someone. When the time comes, I’ll clearly name my preferred candidate,” the governor said.
“And I will not be afraid to publicly endorse who I believe should succeed me. I am responsible for ensuring the primary election is free, fair, and transparent.”
Sule thanked the meeting’s conveners for promoting peace and unity and urged other senatorial zones to organise similar gatherings to solidify the party’s strength across the state.
He also praised stakeholders for their orderly conduct during President Bola Tinubu’s recent visit to Nasarawa.
Earlier at the meeting, former APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Adamu, advocated for the 2027 governorship ticket to be zoned to Nasarawa West.
“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 said.
He called for unity among stakeholders to boost the zone’s chances.
Other notable attendees included Abdulkarim Kana, APC legal adviser; Imaan Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs; Abdulmumin Ari; Shuaibu Labaran Magaji, Secretary to the State Government; and Aliyu Tijani, Federal Commissioner.
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