Shettima endorses Wadada for Nasarawa governorship in 2027

Vice President Kashim Shettima has publicly endorsed Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada as the next governor, ahead of the 2027 governorship elections in Nasarawa State, aligning himself with the current governor, Abdullahi Sule.

Shettima, speaking at the Nasarawa Investment Summit 2026 in Lafia, expressed strong support for Wadada, who currently represents Nasarawa West Senatorial District in the National Assembly. The Vice President stated that Wadada is the right candidate to continue the work of Governor Sule and take the state forward in the 2027 political transition.

Shettima said, “By the grace of God, seated in our midst here is the next governor of Nasarawa. Senator Wadada, you have your job cut out for you, and we wish you well.”

The Vice President emphasized that Wadada, with his experience as a technocrat and banking professional, was well-equipped to lead Nasarawa. He noted that Wadada’s background in the banking sector and his commitment to continuity in the state’s economic reforms made him the ideal successor to Sule.

Wadada’s endorsement comes amid the launch of the Lafia Declaration at the summit, which underscores a shared commitment by political parties, the legislature, judiciary, investors, and other stakeholders to continue Nasarawa’s reform agenda beyond the 2027 elections.

Shettima also assured the public that Nasarawa’s economic trajectory would remain stable, regardless of the outcome of the 2027 election, and that Wadada would ensure the continuation of the state’s investment drive.

Senator Wadada, who was present at the summit, has been widely recognized as Governor Sule’s preferred candidate for the upcoming governorship race.