By Rayyanu Bala At the SDP National Convention in Abuja, former Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, reportedly made a statement that should not be taken lightly. He said that nobody needs the APC in Nasarawa State and that the people are tired of the APC.For me, that statement is not just another political comment. … Continue reading Ex-IGP Adamu’s Statement: A Challenge to Senator Al-Makura

By Our Reporter Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada, the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate in Nasarawa State, has said leadership is not about speaking to the people alone but about listening to them, understanding their concerns and building a shared vision for the future.Wadada, who represents Nasarawa West Senatorial District in the National Assembly, made … Continue reading 2027: Leadership Is About Listening, Understanding Concerns, Building Shared Vision — Wadada

Senator Ahmed Wadada Aliyu By Rayyanu Bala The attempt by some opponents to disagree with Senator Ahmed Wadada Aliyu over his assertion that “it is my time to govern Nasarawa State” is, at best, a deliberate misunderstanding of the political reality in Nasarawa State and, at worst, an attempt to weaponise rhetoric against a legitimate … Continue reading Wadada is right, it is his turn.

By Muazu Elazeh I recently listened to Governor Francis Ogbonna Erishi Nwifuru of Ebonyi State warning local government chairmen to ensure the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) wins their council areas in the 2027 elections by any means, or risk being sacked. Hearing this, I couldn't help but believe that democracy in Nigeria is gradually … Continue reading Ebonyi Needs Guardrails Against Nwifuru’s Overreach

Dr. Barau Best By Staff Reporter The Provost of the College of Education, Akwanga, Dr. Best Barau, has challenged the camp of former Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, to produce evidence to substantiate claims that the Nasarawa State Government denied the former police chief access to a public venue for his agricultural empowerment programme.Barau, … Continue reading Akwanga Venue Row: College Provost Demands Evidence From ex-IGP’s Camp

Hon. Mohammed Haliru Arabo. Chairman Lafia Local Government. By Rayyanu Bala Frankly speaking, Yusuf Shehu Usman has said what many people in Lafia are thinking but may not have the courage to say openly.His warning in Facebook page today about the growing politics of hatred, insults, division, provocation, violence and ignorance in Lafia deserves serious … Continue reading Yes, Lafia Does Not Need Politics of Fear and Division

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