By Our Reporter

Senator Ahmed Wadada Aliyu has appealed to the people of Nasarawa State for forgiveness, acknowledging his human limitations and the possibility of making mistakes while pursuing his political ambition.
Speaking during a gathering of party stakeholders and supporters at the Nasarawa state lodge in Abuja, shortly before submitting his expression of interest and nomination forms, Senator Wadada said he was deeply moved by the overwhelming support shown to him across the state and pledged not to take it for granted.
Senator Wadada expressed gratitude to Governor Abdullahi Sule for the role he played in his emergence as preferred successor, noting that the process reflected trust, sincerity, and commitment to the unity of the APC in Nasarawa state. Senator Wadada also appreciated long-time allies, including Dr Aliyu Bello, the APC chairman in Nasarawa state whom he described as a friend of over four decades, and commended other stakeholders such as Architect Shehu Tukur, Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Musa Baraden Nasarawa, Dr Faisal Shuaibu, Hon. Abubakar Hassan Nalaraba and other key APC stakeholders for their contributions and sacrifices.
Earlier, Dr. Ahmed Mohammed Musa in his remarks emphasized the need for unity and faith, urging all other governorship aspirants and supporters to accept the outcome of selection of Senator Wadada as the will of God. He noted that while all aspirants were qualified, Wadada’s emergence should be seen as divinely ordained.
The Baraden Nasarawa highlighted the challenges of remaining in opposition, referencing his experiences within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and called on members of APC to rally behind Wadada. He stressed that Nasarawa State remains firmly aligned with the APC and encouraged collective support of
Governor Sule’s leadership and decision in choosing Senator Wadada as his preferred successor. The Deputy Governor of Nasarawa state Dr. Emmanuel Akabe also praised Governor Abdullahi Sule for coming up with Senator Wadada as his preferred successor. He urged citizens to stand behind Governor Sule’s choice and continue to pray for success, noting that “it is not over until it is over.” He added that supporting Wadada would ensure continuity of the governor’s developmental strides.
Dr. Aliyu Bello, in his remarks, recounted the political transition from former Governor Tanko Al-Makura to Governor Sule. He clarified that while Al-Makura delayed presenting a preferred successor until late in the process, Sule had maintained a clear position from the beginning. Bello revealed that he had pledged to support Sule’s chosen candidate, emphasizing that his loyalty was tied to the governor’s decision.
The speaker of Nasarawa state House of Assembly Hon. Danladi Jatau renewed the call for unity of purpose among party members and expressed the confidence that Wadada would emerge victorious in the forthcoming election, citing the continued trust and support enjoyed by the current administration as reason for citizens support for the APC.