Ex-IG Adamu’s exit no threat to APC, says Adamawa chair

Aliyu Bello, the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State, has asserted that the departure of former Inspector-General of Police, Abubakar Adamu, to the Social Democratic Congress will not jeopardize the party's prospects in the upcoming 2027 general elections. Adamu had previously lost the APC governorship primary election to Senator Ahmed Wadada.

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Brooms can be burnt, but the achievements and impact of our party in the state, as well as the ideology behind the broom, cannot be burnt.

Speaking at a rally in Lafia, the state capital, Bello encouraged supporters of the former IGP who remain within the APC to accept the primary election results gracefully, emphasizing that power originates from divine sources. He also condemned the actions of certain support groups who have been burning brooms, the APC's symbol, as a protest against the party ahead of the 2027 polls.

Bello argued that the symbolic burning of brooms would not diminish the APC's influence or its grassroots support in Nasarawa State. He attributed the party's relevance to Governor Abdullahi Sule's administration, citing achievements in infrastructural development, fostering peaceful coexistence, job creation, youth empowerment, and women's inclusion. He also highlighted the significant federal government presence facilitated by President Bola Tinubu as a key factor for voter support.

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APC’s relevance in Nasarawa State is built on the massive infrastructural development, peaceful coexistence, job creation, youth empowerment and women inclusion delivered by Governor Abdullahi Sule.

The APC chairman cautioned against divisive politics and sentiments fueled by politicians who lost in the primaries. He challenged those engaging in such actions to present their own records of service and contributions to the state when they previously held positions of power. Other party officials, including the Deputy Chairman of Lafia Local Government Area, Uba Arikya, and APC chieftain Sidi Ndagi, also spoke at the rally, stressing the importance of good governance and urging residents to support all APC candidates in the 2027 elections.

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It is also built on the significant presence of the Federal Government facilitated by President Bola Tinubu, and that is what the people vote for, not just a symbol.