Shettima Throws Support Behind Gov. Sule, Endorses Wadada As Nasarawa’s Next Governor

According to Ireporter Online, the Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, has publicly expressed support for Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada as the preferred candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 Nasarawa State governorship election.

Shettima made the remarks on Wednesday during the opening session of the two-day Nasarawa Investment Summit 2026 in Lafia, themed “Bold Transitions, Building a Legacy for a Sustainable Future.” His comments aligned with earlier endorsement by Governor Abdullahi Sule, who had backed Wadada as his successor in office.

The Vice President conveyed optimism that Wadada would emerge as the next governor of Nasarawa State, pledging continuity in the economic reforms initiated under Governor Sule’s administration. The summit, described as the final investment forum under Sule’s tenure, is aimed at institutionalising reforms ahead of the 2027 political transition.

Addressing a wide gathering of investors, traditional rulers, political stakeholders, governorship aspirants, and members of the Inter-Party Advisory Council, Shettima assured that Nasarawa’s economic direction would remain stable regardless of the outcome of the forthcoming election. He emphasised that sustaining investor confidence was crucial as the state approached its leadership transition.

The Vice President further expressed confidence in Wadada’s capacity to continue the state’s development agenda, noting his presence at the summit as significant. He stated, “I want to assure the investing public that, by the grace of God, seated in our midst here is the next governor of Nasarawa. He would abide by the contract.”

Shettima also commended Senator Wadada, who currently represents Nasarawa West Senatorial District, describing him as a capable and prepared leader. In a direct remark to the lawmaker, he added, “Senator Wadada, you have your job cut out for you. We wish you well.”

The summit also featured the unveiling of the Lafia Declaration, a collective commitment by political actors, the judiciary, development partners, and investors to sustain Nasarawa’s reform agenda beyond the next election cycle. The agreement is intended to reassure investors that existing policies and contracts will remain protected after the political transition.