A former governor of Nasarawa State, Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, has expressed support for Governor Abdullahi Sule’s decision to endorse Senator Aliyu Wadada as his preferred successor.
Al-Makura made this known on X while reacting to the ongoing political discussions in the state, saying the governor has the right to choose who he believes should succeed him.
“I support Governor Sule’s choice of Wadada,” he said.
He explained that no one should be stopped from supporting any candidate.
He added that such decisions are part of democratic politics.
“Anybody supporting a candidate should support the candidate,” he said.
He called for peaceful conduct among supporters.
Al-Makura urged politicians and their followers to follow due process and act with fairness in order to maintain peace in the state.
“If we want to live in peace, we should follow the rules,” he said.
He also noted that Governor Sule’s action is similar to what he did when he was in office, recalling how he endorsed Sule as his successor at the time.
“I am aware that our governor has endorsed my brother Wadada… and he did well because it is his choice. Nobody can stop him from having that opinion,” he said.
“I also endorsed governor Sule during my time and nobody stopped me,” he added.
Al-Makura, however, said he would now be more reserved in his public comments.
He concluded by wishing everyone well and calling for unity.