By God’spower Ede, Lafia

Former National Chairman of the APC and three-term Senator, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, has publicly declared forgiveness and pledged unwavering support for Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada, his “natural successor,”  expressing hope that he will become Governor of Nasarawa State in 2027.

Senator Adamu made the pledge in a statement released on Monday. 

“I have forgiven you long ago, as my natural successor in Senate as well as Governor come 2027 _insha Allah_,”

“I will continue to work and pray tirelessly for your success, I promise you my son. I am now 80 years old.”

The declaration is already generating political ripples in Nasarawa State, where succession politics and zoning arrangements ahead of 2027 are beginning to take shape.

Senator Adamu is one of Nasarawa’s most influential political figures and the first civilian Governor of the state from 1999 to 2007, overseeing the take-off of the new state created in 1996.

He later represented Nasarawa West Senatorial District for three terms, from 2011 to 2023, and served as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture. In March 2022, he was elected National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and led the party into the 2023 general elections before resigning in July 2023.

Widely regarded as a kingmaker in Nasarawa politics, Adamu’s endorsement has historically carried significant weight in both senatorial and gubernatorial contests.

Political observers note that the statement blends reconciliation with a clear succession plan. By describing the person as his “natural successor” for both Senate and Government House, Adamu is signaling his intention to rally his political structure behind the individual ahead of 2027.

“I will continue to work and pray tirelessly for your success,” he said, adding a personal note about his age: “I am now 80 years old.”

Nasarawa State’s governorship is expected to be keenly contested in 2027 as the tenure of the current administration winds down.

With Adamu’s structure, grassroots network, and decades of experience, an endorsement from him is seen as a major boost for any aspirant. His reference to both the Senate and the governorship suggests he envisions a political trajectory for his successor similar to his own: from the National Assembly to Government House.

Party stakeholders in the state say the next few months will determine how the Adamu political camp aligns ahead of primaries.

For now, the octogenarian statesman says his focus is on prayers, unity, and ensuring continuity of leadership in his senatorial zone and the state.