By Rayyanu Bala

Dear friends, colleagues, and committed supporters,
First and foremost, let me take this opportunity to congratulate all of us, the supporters of Senator Ahmed Wadada Aliyu for our commitment and steadfastness in standing firmly by his side. This is indeed a strong show of love, as well as a demonstration of our concern for our young but flourishing Nasarawa State.
This letter is an open one to us all. In the name of God, I urge you not to be disturbed by the political tension being generated by our opponents. We should remember that such tension is part of the positive dynamics of democracy.
Our opponents may overheat the political space with propaganda across social media, online platforms, and mainstream media. However, we must remain confident in our ability to win the primary election, as our aspirant, Senator Ahmed Wadada Aliyu, is firmly on the ground and fully in control.
The day of the primary and general elections will surely come, and we will demonstrate our strength and capacity. At this moment, we must continue to engage them constructively and in a friendly manner. Therefore, we must treat them with mutual respect and civility.
You must have noticed the rising political temperature around us. The noise is louder, the rhetoric is sharper, and the tactics are increasingly aggressive. But before anyone feels unsettled, it is important to say clearly that what the opponents are doing now is a reflection of the sense of pressure and desperation. Since Governor Abdullahi Sule publicly declared support for Senator Ahmed Wadada Aliyu, it is evident that the political tension has intensified. Nevertheless, we must not be bothered. In many ways, these are signs that democracy in Nasarawa State is alive.
Tension, disagreement, and even propaganda are not anomalies, they are part of the democratic process. A vibrant democracy is not always quiet. What we are witnessing, as stated earlier, is part of that process. If anything, the intensity of the opposition’s activities suggests that our strength and structure are being felt.
You may notice that the narrative changes frequently, from one issue today to another tomorrow. Yet our aspirant, Senator Wadada, remains firmly positioned, deeply rooted, and fully in control of his political base. His organization, loyalty, and connection with the people were not built overnight, and they cannot be dismantled by media theatrics.
We must all maintain decorum. When the time for the primaries comes, we will demonstrate not only our confidence but also our capacity to win. However, between now and then, we must remain disciplined.
Our opponents may attempt to draw us into hostility, hoping we will respond to provocation with equal force. That would be a mistake. This does not mean we should not engage them, rather, we should engage constructively and strategically. We must always stand out for our composure and clarity.
As Mao Tse-tung famously suggested, politics is war without bloodshed. This idea carries an important responsibility: even in competition, there must be restraint, mutual respect, and civility. We are not enemies on a battlefield; we are participants in a democratic process that ultimately belongs to everyone.
So let our opponents speak. Let them propagate. Let them even exaggerate. We must respond not with annoyance, but with presence; not with hostility, but with conviction.
Because, at the end of the day, victory is not determined by who shouts the loudest, but by who is best prepared, most organized, and most trusted by the people.
Let us stay focused, stay respectful, and stay confident. In the end, victory will be ours.