According to a report by Daily Post on Wednesday 22 April, 2026, tensions are beginning to build within the ruling All Progressives Congress in Nasarawa State, as party figures push back against what they describe as undue pressure ahead of the 2027 governorship race.
Some APC chieftains have openly cautioned Senator Ahmed Wadada, accusing him of trying to gain an edge by invoking the name of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement issued by party stakeholders including Zamani Daniel and Ibrahim Tukur, they argued that such tactics risk undermining the spirit of internal democracy.
According to them, suggesting that presidential backing could determine the outcome of the race sends the wrong message. They stressed that the president is widely seen as someone who respects democratic principles, and therefore would not impose a candidate on the party.
Still, the warning reflects deeper unease within the party. Wadada’s perceived closeness to the presidency, they said, should not be mistaken for an automatic path to victory. Rather, they insisted, anyone seeking the ticket must win support the conventional way – by engaging party members and the electorate.
And they didn’t mince words on that point. “As the saying goes, democracy is a game of numbers. Anyone who thinks he is popular enough should market himself to the people. Let Nasarawa citizens and party members choose who is best for them,” the statement read, urging aspirants to rely on open campaigning instead of backdoor endorsements.
The situation has been further complicated by the position of Governor Abdullahi Sule, who has thrown his support behind Wadada’s ambition. That endorsement, while significant, has also drawn criticism from within the party, deepening divisions as the contest begins to take shape.
Wadada himself has had a somewhat shifting political path. He was initially elected under the Social Democratic Party before later aligning with the APC, a move that continues to stir conversation among party loyalists.