The All Progressives Congress (APC) will retain power at the federal level and in Nasarawa State beyond the 2027 general elections, former Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi, has declared.

Balarabe, who is the Chairman of the Nasarawa State APC Presidential/Governorship Campaign Contact, Political Mobilisation and Grassroots Engagement Committee, also expressed confidence that Governor Abdullahi Sule would produce his successor from the APC, predicting that Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada would emerge as the party’s choice for the 2027 governorship election.

He attributed his optimism to what he described as the achievements of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Abdullahi Sule, as well as the growing acceptance of the APC among the people.

The former Speaker made the declarations on Wednesday during the inaugural meeting of the committee at his residence in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital.

He explained that the meeting was convened to deliberate on strategies for strengthening the party’s structures and ensuring effective political mobilisation across the state’s 13 local government areas ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Balarabe recalled that Governor Sule had earlier inaugurated the APC Presidential and State Campaign Council in Lafia, noting that the inaugural meeting of his committee was part of efforts to translate the party’s political plans into effective grassroots engagement.

He described the meeting as successful and expressed confidence in the party’s chances at the polls.

“To God be the glory, the meeting was successful as we had very fruitful discussions,” he said.

The committee chairman further disclosed that efforts would be made to reconcile aggrieved party stakeholders and members to strengthen internal cohesion and prevent divisions that could undermine the party’s electoral fortunes.

“We are at home with our people. Nasarawa is APC and APC is Nasarawa.

“Considering the achievements of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Abdullahi Sule, as well as the party’s acceptance, APC will continue to rule this country and this state beyond 2027, by the special grace of God,” he declared.

He challenged opposition parties aspiring to take over Nasarawa State in 2027, describing such ambitions as unrealistic, while maintaining that the APC remained united and well-positioned for victory.

Balarabe urged party stakeholders and supporters to remain calm, focused and committed to collective efforts towards securing victory in the forthcoming elections.

Also speaking, the Co-Chairman of the committee and Federal Commissioner/Chief Executive Officer of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), Dr. Ahmed Tijjani Aliyu, reaffirmed the committee’s commitment to mobilising support for the APC at all levels.

Tijjani disclosed that the committee had constituted three sub-committees to facilitate its activities and ensure effective implementation of its mandate.

The sub-committees, he said, would focus on contact, mobilisation and finance, with responsibilities including grassroots mobilisation, engagement with aggrieved party members, resolution of internal disagreements and resource mobilisation.

He assured that the committee would work towards addressing grievances among party stakeholders and members, stressing that reconciliation and unity were essential to the party’s success in 2027.

Tijjani also expressed confidence that the APC would emerge victorious in both Nasarawa State and the country at large.

In his remarks, the Secretary of the committee and Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in Nasarawa State, Hon. Safiyanu Isa Andaha, assured the party leadership of the commitment of the 13 local government chairmen to the APC’s success.

Speaking on behalf of the council chairmen, Andaha pledged their loyalty to Governor Abdullahi Sule and the ruling party, promising sustained collaboration and grassroots mobilisation ahead of the elections.

“On behalf of the 13 local government chairmen, we are loyal and absolutely loyal to His Excellency, Engr. Abdullahi Sule and the APC.

“The 13 local government chairmen in the state are working assiduously and together for the victory of the party in 2027,” he said.

He called on party stakeholders and members to sustain teamwork, unity and cooperation in pursuit of the APC’s electoral objectives.

The inaugural meeting was attended by the committee chairman, Rt. Hon. Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi; Co-Chairman, Dr. Ahmed Tijjani Aliyu; Secretary, Hon. Safiyanu Isa Andaha; chairmen of the 13 local government areas; and other committee members, including the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Aminu Muazu Maifata.