By Staff Reporter 

APC critical stakeholders and party loyalists from Nasarawa South Senatorial District have unanimously endorsed Dr. Joseph Haruna Kigbu as the preferred deputy governorship candidate to run alongside Senator Aliyu Wadada in the 2027 governorship election.

The resolution was reached on Friday, June 26, 2026, at a strategic consultative meeting convened by Hon. Ayuba Umbugadu in Lafia, according to a communiqué issued at the end of the meeting.

The stakeholders said they reviewed the political landscape ahead of 2027 and emphasized the need for inclusiveness, competence, grassroots acceptance, party loyalty, and electoral viability in selecting a running mate.

They acknowledged the growing popularity of Senator Aliyu Wadada as the APC’s governorship flag bearer and leading contender.

After assessing all available options, the group concluded that Dr. Kigbu, popularly known as _Likitan Talakawa_, “remains the most acceptable, experienced, widely embraced, and strategically positioned” for the position.

The communiqué noted that Dr. Kigbu’s humanitarian interventions, empowerment programmes, and political engagements have impacted lives across the three senatorial districts of the state.

It also cited his record as a former member of the House of Representatives for Lafia/Obi Federal Constituency, where he “provided effective representation and championed initiatives that improved the welfare of his constituents.”

The stakeholders commended Governor Abdullahi Sule “for his purposeful leadership, commitment to infrastructural development, promotion of peace, and dedication to the unity and progress of Nasarawa State,” while acknowledging his role in strengthening the APC.

While respecting the rights of other aspirants, the group said no other contender presently commands Dr. Kigbu’s level of grassroots acceptance, statewide goodwill, political experience, and cross-ethnic and religious appeal.

They resolved that a “Wadada-Kigbu ticket represents the strongest political combination capable of delivering overwhelming victory for the APC in 2027” and would strengthen the party’s prospects in senatorial, House of Representatives, and State Assembly elections.

The meeting called on Governor Sule, Senator Wadada, the APC State Chairman, and the State Executive Committee to consider the stakeholders’ preference and endorse Dr. Kigbu.

The stakeholders said a high-powered delegation would seek audience with Governor Sule, Senator Wadada, the APC State Chairman, and other party leaders to formally present and defend the position.

They reaffirmed confidence in Dr. Kigbu’s “leadership capacity, integrity, competence, political experience, and grassroots appeal,” expressing belief that his emergence would inspire greater unity within the APC and attract broad-based voter support across Nasarawa State.