The Nasarawa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is witnessing rising internal tension following the endorsement of Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada by Governor Abdullahi Sule as his preferred successor ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
The endorsement, made before the party’s official primary guidelines were released, has sparked criticism from key stakeholders who insist that due process was not observed.
Prominent among the critics is former Governor Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, who said he was neither consulted nor informed prior to the endorsement and the presentation of Wadada to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“I was never consulted. It is too early, and due process must be followed,” Al-Makura said, adding that he bears no personal grievance against the endorsed candidate.
Despite the backlash, Governor Abdullahi Sule has defended his decision, insisting that the endorsement followed wide consultations and aligns with established political traditions in the state.
His supporters, including members of the State House of Assembly led by Speaker Danladi Jatau, have also expressed backing for Wadada and called for unity within the party.
However, opposition within the party continues to grow. Former Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, who is also seeking the APC governorship ticket, has rejected the endorsement, insisting that the party’s flagbearer will emerge through a transparent primary process.
The development has further intensified debates around zoning and power rotation in Nasarawa State, with different groups pushing competing arguments over which region should produce the next governor.
Political observers warn that if not properly managed, the internal disagreements could weaken party cohesion and affect the APC’s prospects in the 2027 elections.