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Al-Makura faults Sule over Wadada endorsement for 2027 Nasarawa governorship
A former governor of Nasarawa State, Tanko Al-Makura, has criticised Governor Abdullahi Sule for naming Senator Aliyu Wadada as his preferred candidate for the 2027 governorship election without wider consultation.
Speaking in a video shared on X by @NigAffairs, Al-Makura made it clear he was not involved in the decision.
When asked whether the governor consulted him, he responded: “Do you want a yes or no answer?”
He then gave a direct reply: “no.”
Al-Makura also argued that it is too early for the governor to be promoting a preferred candidate, especially at the level of engaging the President.
He stressed that the selection of a governorship candidate should be left to a transparent party process, urging the All Progressives Congress (APC) to conduct primaries rather than impose a choice.
Governor Sule had earlier announced Wadada as his preferred successor during a meeting with political appointees and heads of government agencies at the Government House in Lafia.
The move signals early political positioning ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Wadada currently represents Nasarawa West Senatorial District in the 10th Senate.
He recently defected from the Social Democratic Party (SDP) to the APC, a move widely linked to his governorship ambition.
Meanwhile, the endorsement has already sparked internal competition within the APC. Former Inspector-General of Police, Abubakar Adamu, has rejected the idea that Sule’s backing amounts to a final decision, insisting he will contest for the governorship ticket.
Governor Sule has maintained that, in the interest of fairness and equity, the governorship position should be zoned to Nasarawa West, a position that appears to support Wadada’s candidacy but continues to draw mixed reactions within the party.
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Governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Rivers State, Blessing Fubara, has dismissed suggestions that he is being propelled by a political godfather or serving as a proxy for his elder brother, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
Speaking during an appearance on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Friday night, the NDC flagbearer insisted that his political ambition is driven by a personal vision and conviction rather than any external influence.
“I don’t have a godfather but I have God the Father. You would also agree with me that if my ambition is determined by the grounds you are mentioning, it would mean I have no clear vision or focus for what I am working toward,” he said.
Blessing Fubara also sought to draw a distinction between his political views and those of the Rivers State governor, stressing that they do not share the same political ideology.
“My brother, Nigerians, and indeed the wider world saw what happened between him and his party. We have different political ideologies and individual perspectives,” he stated.
Addressing the political situation in Rivers State, the governorship hopeful said the focus should remain on addressing the state’s challenges rather than political narratives being promoted by different interests.
“It’s a trying moment for us in Rivers State and there are all sorts of narratives. They come with different narratives and try to set up a perspective for the people to run with but we are focused with our eyes on the ball that the sole of Rivers State must be rescued.”
Blessing Fubara formally entered the 2027 governorship race in May 2026 after obtaining the NDC’s expression of interest and nomination forms.
His emergence comes amid prolonged political tensions in Rivers State, largely stemming from the rift between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, former governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
The dispute has triggered a series of political confrontations, including impeachment threats, rival legislative factions and multiple legal battles.
Governor Fubara subsequently pulled out of the All Progressives Congress governorship primaries, while Blessing Fubara announced his candidacy shortly afterwards.
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Former Kano State Governor and vice presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso on Friday met with the presidential candidate of the NDC, Mr Peter Obi, at his Abuja residence.
Kwankwaso disclosed this in a post via his X handle on Saturday, stating that the meeting was focused on productive discussions on key partisan and national issues.
He said“Yesterday, I had the honour of hosting my brother and partner, His Excellency Peter Obi, at my residence in Abuja.
“I warmly welcomed him back from his highly productive international trip, and we engaged in frank and productive discussions on key partisan and national issues.
“Our party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), remains united. As leaders, we must continue to demonstrate maturity by making the necessary sacrifices and tolerating our differences in pursuit of our shared goal.
“We are resolute in this mission, and together, we shall ensure that Nigeria is OK.”
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Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has picked former Transportation Minister, Chibuike Amaechi, as his running mate.
The immediate past chairman of ADC in Rivers State, Leader Sampson, confirmed this to DAILY POST on Saturday.
Amaechi contested for the ADC presidential primary election but lost to the former vice president.
Prior to the primary election, Amaechi declared that he did not buy the ADC presidential form to later become Vice President.
Amaechi also vehemently rejected the outcome of the primary election, which some aggrieved party members alleged was rigged in favour of Atiku.
But when asked if Amaechi has accepted the vice presidential role, Mr Leader Sampson simply said, “yes.
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