Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has appealed to traditional rulers in the Nasarawa North Senatorial District to support and pray for him ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primaries.
Sule made the appeal on Monday during a visit to the palace of the Aren Eggon, Retired Justice Ahmed Ubangari-Alaku, in Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Area.
Sule, represented by the Chairman of his Campaign Council, Sen. Philip Gyunka, said that the visit was to seek royal blessings and support for his senatorial ambition.
“We are here to solicit your prayers and support to enable Gov. Sule win the forthcoming APC primary election for the Nasarawa North senatorial seat,” Gyunka said.
He said Sule’s achievements in office had positioned him as a credible candidate for the Senate in 2027.
According to him, the governor has recorded remarkable achievements in education, healthcare, agriculture, road construction, water supply, electricity and peace building across the state.
“His achievements are visible and verifiable in every part of the state, and he has positively impacted the lives of the people,” he said.
Gyunka expressed confidence that the people of Nasarawa North would benefit immensely from Sule’s representation at the National Assembly if elected.
Also speaking, Mr Bala John, Director-General of the Campaign Council, said the campaign team would continue consultations with stakeholders in Agidi, Akun and Nasarawa Eggon among other communities.
John appealed to residents of the Area to mobilise support for the governor ahead of the APC primaries.
On his part, Mr Timothy Anjide, Chairman of the Campaign Advisory Council, described Sule as a performing governor who deserved the support of the people for a Senate seat in 2027.
Earlier, Mr Iliya Aliyu, Chairman of Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Area, commended the governor for his developmental strides across the state.
Aliyu said Sule’s experience and leadership qualities would attract more dividends of democracy to the senatorial district.
“We appealed to His Excellency to contest for the senatorial seat, and he has answered our call.
“It is now our responsibility to mobilise support and ensure his victory at the party primaries and the 2027 general election,” he said.
Responding, the Aren Eggon, Ubangari-Alaku appreciated the campaign team for the visit and assured them of his prayers and support.
The traditional ruler also commended Sule for his developmental efforts across the state and wished him success in his senatorial ambition.
It would be reported that the visit was attended by Mr Yakubu Kwanta, the Commissioner for Youth and Sports, and Alhaji Safiyanu Andaha, Chairman of Akwanga Local Government Area.
Others include Dr James Angbazo, Aren Akun, Alhaji Usman Makeri, the Aren Eggon Erroh, Mr Sule Allu, Aren Agidi, and other political stakeholders.
