Ex-NPHCDA boss, Fasai Shuaib, withdraws from Nasarawa governorship race

In a significant political maneuver within Nasarawa State, Dr. Faisal Shuaib, a former Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, has formally withdrawn from the governorship race under the All Progressives Congress (APC). This decision, announced in Lafia on Monday, comes after extensive consultations with supporters and stakeholders across the state's 13 local government areas, particularly following Governor Abdullahi Sule's endorsement of Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada.

Shuaib's withdrawal is a clear demonstration of his commitment to party cohesion and adherence to his word. He stated, “I am formally withdrawing from the contest for the APC governorship ticket in Nasarawa State. I throw my full weight, the weight of my structure, and the weight of my conviction behind the preferred candidate of the Governor, Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada.” This move aims to consolidate the party's strength and ensure a unified front heading into the crucial 2027 elections.

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I am formally withdrawing from the contest for the APC governorship ticket in Nasarawa State. I throw my full weight, the weight of my structure, and the weight of my conviction behind the preferred candidate of the Governor, Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada.

The decision stemmed from a consultative meeting initiated by Governor Sule, where eight aspirants from the Nasarawa West zone were tasked with selecting a consensus candidate. Although the aspirants could not reach a unanimous agreement, they committed to supporting the governor's final choice. Shuaib's public declaration underscores the importance of loyalty and strategic alignment in Nigerian politics, particularly in state-level contests where gubernatorial influence often shapes party outcomes. His supporters, across various demographics and regions of the state, were deeply moved by his commitment to unity, recognizing the broader implications for Nasarawa's political landscape.

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I gave my word that I would support whomever His Excellency Governor Abdullahi Sule presented.