By Murtala Adogi Mohammed, PhD, Lafia

The governorship bid of Senator Ahmed Wadada Aliyu of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Nasarawa State received a major boost over the weekend as three key ethnic communities in the state endorsed his candidature within 48 hours.

The endorsements, which took place between Friday, August 28 and Sunday, August 30, 2026, were described as a significant political milestone ahead of the 2027 elections.

In a statement, analysts noted that voting patterns in Nigeria are often influenced by ethnic and community affiliations, making the wave of endorsements a strategic gain for the Wadada campaign.

The Three Endorsements

1.  Tiv Community: The Tiv, who have a substantial population across several Local Government Areas, particularly in the Nasarawa South Senatorial District, declared support for Senator Wadada.

2.  Agatu Community: Through Agatu United, the Agatu people with presence across several LGAs in the state also endorsed the APC candidate.

3.  Gwandara Community: The Gwandara Development and Cultural Association, GWADECA, endorsed Wadada during an event held in Karshi. GWADECA has a strong presence in 10 out of the 13 LGAs in Nasarawa State.

Political observers say the endorsements reflect growing confidence in Senator Wadada’s leadership, vision and capacity to unite the diverse communities of Nasarawa State.

“Politics is about building strategic alliances, strengthening coordination and mobilizing people around a shared vision,” the statement added.

According to members of The Wadada Project, the campaign has intensified grassroots engagements. 

“We have hit the ground running. More engagements, alliances and endorsements are coming. The momentum is growing. In God, we trust,” the statement concluded.