By Musa Umaru Alkali, Wamba

The recent article titled “Nasarawa 2027: Wadada as a Willing Ally,” written by one Rayyanu Bala and published in Nasarawa Eye and other platforms, captures a truth that every honest observer of Nasarawa politics already knows: Senator Ahmed Wadada Aliyu is not just another politician, he is the dependable ally Governor Abdullahi Sule must not ignore.

Today, political discussions across the state are growing louder. Alignments are forming. The APC is gradually entering its season of strategic calculations. And at the heart of every discussion spoken or whispered is one man: Governor Abdullahi Sule.
His influence over the 2027 succession is unquestionable, and his eventual choice will shape not only the future of the APC but the direction of Nasarawa State for years to come.

But leadership is not about pleasing the loudest voices or rewarding the most aggressive lobbyists. It is about recognizing those whose loyalty and competence have kept the political structure stable even when they had every reason to walk away. And in this regard, Senator Ahmed Wadada Aliyu stands alone.

It is no secret that nearly every major aspirant from Nasarawa West within the APC has already been compensated by Governor Sule, except Wadada. Yet, he remains the most steadfast among them.

In 2019, after losing the APC governorship primary, Wadada refused to act like a typical Nigerian politician.
No grudges.
No division.
No sabotage.
Instead, he accepted the outcome with grace and immediately rallied behind Governor Sule. That is loyalty.

In 2023, when he contested for Senate under the SDP, he still refused to weaponize his political strength against Governor Sule. Anyone else in his shoes would have done so. But Wadada chose maturity over mischief. His political influence in key constituencies ended up boosting the governor’s re-election chances, not undermining them.

How many Nigerian politicians can demonstrate this level of consistent loyalty, across parties, across elections, across personal sacrifices? Very few. Perhaps only one in Nasarawa today which is Wadada.

Yes, indeed, a willing ally is better than a recruited ally. As Rayyanu Bala rightly argued, a willing ally is the most valuable asset any political leader can have. Such allies do not demand appeasement. They do not threaten. They do not destabilize when they don’t get what they want. Thus, Wadada’s loyalty to Governor Sule is natural.