Ahmed Wadada, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2027 election in Nasarawa State, has pledged to unite party members and consolidate the current administration’s development strides.

Mr Wadada made the pledge on Monday in Lafia while formally accepting his emergence as the party’s candidate.

He described the party mandate as a responsibility to serve the people with sincerity, commitment and dedication.

He said that his victory at the party’s primary election belonged to all the APC members and citizens who desired a prosperous, peaceful and progressive Nasarawa State.

The senator commended the APC leadership for conducting what he described as a peaceful, transparent and credible governorship primary election, saying the process demonstrated the party’s commitment to internal democracy.

Mr Wadada also lauded Governor Abdullahi Sule for his leadership and commitment to the party’s unity and progress.

He noted that Mr Sule’s administration had laid a solid foundation for development through investments in infrastructure, industrialisation, agriculture, healthcare, education and security.

The APC candidate expressed gratitude to other aspirants, including Hassan Liman (SAN) and Fatima Abdullahi, for accepting the primary election outcome and placing the party’s interest above personal ambitions.

He called on all party members and supporters to close ranks and work together for the success of the APC in the 2027 general election.

“There is no victor and no vanquished. The contest is over, and the time for reconciliation, unity and collective responsibility is now,” he said.

Mr Wadada urged party faithful who might be dissatisfied with the primary election outcome to remain in the APC, describing the party as a broad platform that can accommodate diverse aspirations.

He unveiled his development blueprint, tagged the “HEARTS Agenda,” which stands for Human Capital Development, Economic Enhancement, Agriculture, Rural Transformation, Technology and Investment, and Security.

According to him, the agenda is designed to consolidate existing achievements while creating opportunities for youth empowerment, rural development, innovation, economic growth and improved security across the state.

He said that if elected governor, his administration would prioritise transparency, accountability, institutional strengthening, job creation, women and youth empowerment, support for farmers and entrepreneurs, and investment promotion.

Mr Wadada also pledged support for President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, saying the federal government’s reforms were aimed at achieving long-term economic stability and sustainable national development.

He urged residents to embrace unity and work collectively to build a state that would offer greater opportunities, quality education, improved healthcare, stronger security, and sustainable prosperity for all.

 (NAN)