Nasarawa APC gov candidate Wadada appeals for unity after primaries
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At a glance
- Nasarawa State APC governorship candidate Ahmed Wadada appealed to rivals to remain in the party ahead of the 2027 elections.
- Wadada pledged to lead a transparent, accountable, and inclusive government focused on measurable results.
- He outlined his "HEARTS Agenda" for the state, emphasizing human capital development, economic enhancement, agriculture, rural transformation, technology, investment, and security.
Ahmed Wadada, the governorship candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State, has urged aspirants who were unsuccessful in the recent primaries to stay within the party as it prepares for the 2027 general elections. Wadada, who currently represents Nasarawa West Senatorial District, made this appeal during a press conference in Lafia.
Wadada emphasized that the APC is a large and accommodating party capable of embracing diverse aspirations and opinions. He committed to forming a government that is transparent, accountable, inclusive, and driven by measurable results if elected. "I also appeal to anyone who may feel disappointed or who may be contemplating leaving our party to reconsider. The APC remains a large and accommodating family, strong enough to accommodate our diverse aspirations and opinions," Wadada stated.
I also appeal to anyone who may feel disappointed or who may be contemplating leaving our party to reconsider. The APC remains a large and accommodating family, strong enough to accommodate our diverse aspirations and opinions.
He stressed the importance of unity, urging party members not to create divisions that could weaken their collective efforts. "Let us not create divisions where unity is needed. Let us not weaken what we have collectively built over the years. The bigger task before us now is to prepare for the 2027 general election and continue the journey of development, peace, stability and prosperity already being advanced in our state," he added.
Wadada presented his vision for Nasarawa State through the "HEARTS Agenda." This blueprint focuses on human capital development, economic enhancement, agriculture, rural transformation, technology and investment, and security. He stated that the agenda aims to consolidate existing achievements while creating new opportunities for growth, innovation, youth empowerment, and improved security, ensuring that all citizens feel the positive impact of governance.
Let us not create divisions where unity is needed. Let us not weaken what we have collectively built over the years. The bigger task before us now is to prepare for the 2027 general election and continue the journey of development, peace, stability and prosperity already being advanced in our state.
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