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

By Muazu Elazeh This week, a video that has since gone viral showed armed thugs attacking a meeting of the Accord Party in Kuje, the headquarters of the Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), forcing participants to flee the venue. Chaos shattered the afternoon as the assailants tore through the gathering like … Continue reading Why We Can’t Be Silent About Threats To Voters

By Rayyanu Bala At the APC stakeholders’ meeting convened by the first civilian governor of Nasarawa State and former national chairman of the APC, Dr. Abdullahi Adamu, at the Government House Banquet Hall, Governor Abdullahi Sule again made his position on zoning very clear to all.He said he believed in zoning yesterday, he believes in … Continue reading Zoning: Gov. Sule Merits Commendation Not Condemnation.

Senator Umaru Tanko Al-makura. By Rayyanu Bala Politics, as the saying goes, is local. And if there was ever a moment to demonstrate the truth of that familiar political principle, Tuesday’s APC stakeholders’ meeting in Lafia was one of them.The meeting, convened by former Governor and former APC National Chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, was not … Continue reading Al-Makura’s Absence in Lafia: Local Politics Must Come First