Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has called on the All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in Nasarawa State, to support the former governor of the state and national chairman of the party, Senator Abdullahi Adamu to enable him succeed in his new assignment.
21st CENTURY CHRONICLE recalls that the emergence of Adamu and Senator Tanko Al-Makura, both former governors of Nasarawa State in the race for the national chairmanship of APC ahead of the recent national convention of the party, had spilled stakeholders in the state.
The development had led to bickering and unsavory outbursts from supporters of both camps.
However, Adamu later emerged as the national chairman following intervention from President Muhammadu Buhari, which resulted in the withdrawal of other contenders, including Senator Al-Makura from the race.
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Addra, Governor Sule said the outburst of emotions was understandable, but noted that the lingering discord even after Adamu’s inauguration as substantive chairman of the party was needless.
He therefore urged stakeholders to sheathe their swords and rally round Adamu to enable him succeed in his new assignment of repositioning the party ahead of the 2023 election.
The statement reads, “The outpour of emotions at such moments is understandable but must be tamed in order to ensure harmony, peaceful coexistence and growth of our party and the state in particular.
“This development is not only detestable but signifies retrogressive politicking; the kind that divides and retards progress.
“Senators Abdullahi Adamu and Umaru Tanko Al-Makura have since accepted the outcome of the election as the will of God.
“It is on record that Senator Al-Makura has gone to the residence of Senator Adamu to congratulate him on his victory, promising to support him to achieve victory for the party in the forthcoming general elections in 2023.
“So, I wish to appeal for calm, especially if we profess true love and support for these two elder statesmen. We should emulate them by making peace instead of bitter rivalry which is an ill-wind that blows no one any good.”
