Senator Ahmed Wadada Aliyu has called on religious leaders in Nasarawa State to reject politics of religious, ethnic and sectional division, urging them to promote unity and issue-based leadership ahead of the 2027 elections.Wadada made the call on Wednesday while addressing pastors and community stakeholders from Keffi, Karu and Kokona Federal Constituency at a sensitisation … Continue reading Wadada Urges Clergy to Reject Religious, Ethnic Politics in Nasarawa

Senator Ahmed Wadada Aliyu By Rayyanu Bala A new campaign of calumny is ongoing against Senator Ahmed Wadada Aliyu and his governorship candidature in Nasarawa State. The argument being pushed by the sponsors of these campaigns is that there is a need to substitute Wadada as the APC candidate because, if elected governor, he would … Continue reading Campaigns Against Wadada’s Candidature Are Dead on Arrival

The Immediate Past Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi, has declared his support for the 2027 governorship ambition of Senator Ahmed Wadada Aliyu, describing him as a “candidate to beat” in the forthcoming election.Balarabe Abdullahi made the declaration on Tuesday in Lafia when he received members of the … Continue reading 2027: Balarabe Declares Support for Wadada, Says ‘We’ll Deliver Umaisha 100%’

Senator Ahmed Wadada Aliyu By Rayyanu Bala Barely eight days ago, at the APC stakeholders’ meeting convened by Senator Abdullahi Adamu and held at the Aliyu Doma Banquet Hall in Lafia, Senator Ahmed Wadada Aliyu made a statement that, to many political observers, was profound.He appealed for forgiveness from anyone who might have been offended … Continue reading Wadada and the Power of Compassion: Why 2027 Is His Moment

The Executive Secretary of the Nasarawa State Primary Health Care Development Agency (NAPHDA), Dr. Usman Iskilu Saleh, has paid a congratulatory visit to the newly appointed Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Hon. Ahmad Yakubu Muhammad, at his office in the Ministry in Lafia.The visit, which took place today, was aimed at congratulating the Commissioner on … Continue reading NAPHDA Executive Secretary Congratulates Budget Commissioner, Pledges Stronger Collaboration

Senator Ahmed Wadada Aliyu By Rayyanu Bala For months now, there has been a political drama unfolding in Nasarawa State.The name of former Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, has deliberately been kept at the centre of the conversation, with his supporters suggesting that the political establishment in Nasarawa is deeply worried about his possible … Continue reading The Ex-IGP Adamu’s Noise and Why Wadada Remains the Man to Beat

What began as a farewell from the corridors of Nasarawa State Government has now opened a new chapter on the international stage for Muhammad Ubandoma Aliyu, Nigeria’s newly appointed Ambassador to the Republic of Argentina.The diplomat and immediate past Secretary to the Nasarawa State Government returned to the Government House in Lafia on Friday on … Continue reading From Nasarawa Government House to Argentina: Ambassador Ubandoma Returns to Say Thank You

Senator Ahmed Wadada Aliyu By Rayyanu Bala There is a certain irony in the argument that Senator Ahmed Wadada Aliyu is campaigning by attacking his opponents rather than talking about issues.If we are going to have an honest conversation about politics in Nasarawa State, then we should at least begin with the facts.Senator Wadada has … Continue reading Wadada: The Only Candidate Running an Issue-Based Campaign

Gov. Abdullahi Sule By Rayyanu Bala I have read with keen interest the article titled “A. A. Sule and the Danger of Choosing Wadada as Your Political Successor,” attributed to one Zubairu Sani Keffi. While every citizen has the right to express political opinions and raise questions about those seeking public office, it is equally … Continue reading Re: A. A. Sule and the Danger of Choosing Wadada as Your Political Successor

Senator Ahmed Wadada Aliyu, the 2027 All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Nasarawa State, has received the Outstanding Lawmaker of the Year award at the Daily Times Heroes Awards.Wadada was honoured alongside Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, who received the Outstanding Governor, North Central award, at a ceremony held on Thursday at the ThisDay … Continue reading Senator Wadada Bags Daily Times Outstanding Lawmaker Award